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The Kashi Aggarwal community of Varanasi in India's northern Uttar Pradesh state has come up with a unique idea of matrimonial meets.
In this jet age, when people are falling short of time in their regular life, this Community has come up with a time saving unique matrimonial arrangement as eligible bachelors and spinsters come with their family to look for a perfect match to the event.
Ashok Aggarwal, president of the Kashi Aggarwal Community said that this new way of finding bride and Read more

Unique matrimonial meet organised in Varanasi city

                                                              By Girish Kumar Dubey

The Kashi Aggarwal community of Varanasi in India's northern Uttar Pradesh state has come up with a unique idea of matrimonial meets.

In this jet age, when people are falling short of time in their regular life, this Community has come up with a time saving unique matrimonial arrangement as eligible bachelors and spinsters come with their family to look for a perfect match to the event.
Ashok Aggarwal, president of the Kashi Aggarwal Community said that this new way of finding bride and bridegroom would save time and money.
"In today's busy life schedule parents hardly get quality time to search for a perfect match for their children and the process of looking for a perfect bride or bridegroom also involves spending of a lot of money. That is why the Kashi Aggarwal Community has organised this meet where young girls and boys have come up with their parents from different places to look for suitable match for them," said Aggarwal.
Anish Singhal, father of an applicant said that he preferred this new method as it saves lot of time.
"We have come here as we have little time to search a perfect match. On coming here we are also able to meet many people. And I believe that the coming generation would be benefited by this medium, as it would save a lot of time. Therefore, this is a very good gathering," said Singhal.
Many at the matrimonial meet said that the gathering was convenient as well as better than the traditional method of bridegroom or bride search through news papers, matrimonial bureaus or relatives as it gives an opportunity to the applicants to meet wide range of people and select a perfect match for them. 

Tree burning for days retains green leaves in north India

Tree burning for days retains green leaves in north India

                                                                                     By Girish Kumar Dubey

In an unusual phenomenon, a neem (Margosa) tree in the holy town of Varanasi of India's northern Uttar Pradesh state continues to bear fresh green leaves despite a slow fire in its trunk since five days.

According to local media reports, residents of Varanasi first saw smoke coming from the tree-trunk five days ago.

The astonishing part is that the tree, believed to be hundreds of years old, is burning in the trunk, while its branches continue to bear new leaves.

"This tree is nearly 400 years old and is known by the name of Baba Harvansh, a Brahmin," said Ghanshyam, a local.

The residents said they have no clue how the fire took place, or why the tree has remained green.

"The interior of the trunk has caught fire. But the branches have fresh green leaves. We have still not understood why such a thing has happened," added Ghanshyam.

Hindus hold the neem tree sacred and there are many beliefs centred on this tree.

Thousand of ardent believers thronged the Varanasi town, to marvel at and worship the 'burning tree.'

But some residents took the slow fire in the tree as a bad omen, and called for a temple to be built.

"Yes, it's our wish to build a temple here. We are planning to collect money and build a temple for Harvansh Baba," said Jaglal.

The neem has been closely associated with the life and culture of people in the Indian sub-continent, and is used for its many medicinal qualities.

Intro

A neem (Margosa) tree in northern India continues bearing green leaves despite a fire in its trunk that has been burning for five days.

Shotlist

VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA (MAY 22, 2011) (ANI-NO ACCESS BBC)

1. PEOPLE CROWDING AROUND A NEEM (MARGOSA) TREE

2. LEAVES BLOWING IN THE WIND

3. PEOPLE STANDING IN FRONT OF TREE

4. TREE TRUNK

5. TREE

6. TRUNK BURNING

7. PEOPLE PRAYING

8. SOUNDBITE (Hindi) GHANSHYAM SINGH, A LOCAL, SAYING:

"This tree is nearly 400 years old and is known by the name of Baba Harvansh, a Brahmin."

9. PEOPLE WORSHIPPING THE TREE

10. A BOY WITH AN INCENSE STICK

11. EMBERS IN THE TRUNK

12. SOUNDBITE (Hindi) GHANSHYAM SINGH, A LOCAL, SAYING:

"The interior of the trunk has caught fire. But the branches have fresh green leaves. We have still not understood why such a thing has happened."

13. EMBERS BURNING THE TRUNK

14. PEOPLE PEEPING INSIDE THE TRUNK

15. SOUNDBITE (Hindi) JAGLAL, A LOCAL, SAYING:

"Yes, it's our wish to build a temple here. We are planning to collect money and build a temple for Harvansh Baba."

16. PEOPLE WORSHIPPING THE TREE

17. PEOPLE SEEKING BLESSINGS FROM TREE

18. MILK BEING POURED ON THE TREE

19. A WOMAN POURING WATER

20. PEOPLE SEEKING BLESSINGS FROM THE TREE

Original Script Date

May 23 08:28 (29 days ago)

Modified Script Date

May 23 08:28 (29 days ago)

Script Version

1

Headline

Tree burning for days retains green leaves in north India.

Services

Subcon Extra

Locations  VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA

Dates Shot

MAY 22, 2011

Sound

NATURAL WITH HINDI SPEECH

Duration

2:25

Hindu, Muslim craftsmen prepare rich shroud for Sufi saint’s death anniversary

Hindu, Muslim craftsmen prepare rich shroud for Sufi saint's death anniversary
                                                                                          By Girish Kumar Dubey

In a country still rent by religious riots, Muslim and Hindu craftsmen in Varanasi of India's northern Uttar Pradesh came together to prepare a specially decorated shroud, which would be presented at a Sufi shrine in Ajmer of northwestern Rajasthan.

Through this collective effort, craftsmen of both religions said they hoped to promote a sense of brotherhood among each other.

According to craftsmen, volunteers from all religions also offered financial help to purchase raw material for the shround.

"Whether it's our Hindu, Muslim or Sikh brethren, all of them have put in their efforts (for this). They have taken out the time to come and work on this, and have contributed money as well; they have helped in every way to make this shroud. That's why we've used three colours - to signify brotherhood, unity and peace - to create this shroud, and we will take this shroud to Gharib Nawaz (Sufi saint Moinuddin Chisti) and present it there," said Shahnawaz Akhtar, a Muslim craftsman.

Through this artistic amalgamation, the craftsmen said they hoped peace prevails in India.

"The message we want to convey is that we want brotherhood and peace to prevail in our nation, our world, and that is what the prayer of our community is when we go there - that we all live peacefully," said Mohsin Akhtar, a Muslim craftsman.

Once the shroud is finished, the craftsmen will take it to the dargah (shrine at the tomb) of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer at the end of May, in time for the saint's death anniversary, where it will be laid over his grave.

Intro

Hindu and Muslim craftsmen in India's northern Uttar Pradesh work together to weave and richly decorate a shroud for Sufi saint Moinuddin Chisti, which would be presented at his tomb.

Shotlist

VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA (MAY 25, 2011) (ANI-NO ACCESS BBC)

1. CRAFTSMEN PREPARING A SHROUD

2. MUSLIM CRAFTSMAN EMBROIDERING

3. CRAFTSMAN DOING FINISHING WORK

4. FACE OF A MUSLIM CRAFTSMAN

5. CRAFTSMAN DOING FINISHING WORK

6. CLOSE OF DECORATION

7. MUSLIM CRAFTSMEN DOING FINISHING WORK ON SHROUD

8. A CRAFTSMAN USING SCISSORS FOR FINISHING

9. (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) SHAHNAWAZ AKHTAR, A MUSLIM CRAFTSMAN, SAYING:

"Whether it's our Hindu, Muslim or Sikh brethren, all of them have put in their efforts (for this). They have taken out the time to come and work on this, and have contributed money as well; they have helped in every way to make this shroud. That's why we've used three colours - to signify brotherhood, unity and peace - to create this shroud, and we will take this shroud to Gharib Nawaz (Sufi saint Moinuddin Chisti) and present it there."

10. A HINDU CRAFTSMAN EMBROIDERING QURANIC COUPLETS ON THE SHROUD

11. A CRAFTSMAN SMOOTHING SURFACE OF SHROUD, WHILE ANOTHER DOES FINISHING WORK

12. THE RICHLY EMBROIDERED SHROUD

13. TWO CRAFTSMEN EMBROIDERING THE SHROUD

14. (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) MOHSIN AKHTAR, A MUSLIM CRAFTSMAN, SAYING:

"The message we want to convey is that we want brotherhood and peace to prevail in our nation, our world, and that is what the prayer of our community is when we go there - that we all live peacefully."

15. CRAFTSMEN DOING FINISHING WORK

16. CRAFTSMEN AT WORK

17. A MOTIF PICKED OUT IN BEADS

18. ANOTHER MOTIF PICKED OUT IN BEADS AND RHINESTONES

19. CRAFTSMEN DOING FINISHING WORK ON THE SHROUD

Original Script Date

May 26 11:24 (26 days ago)

Modified Script Date

May 26 11:24 (26 days ago)

Script Version

1

Headline

Hindu, Muslim craftsmen prepare rich shroud for Sufi saint's death anniversary

Services

Subcon Extra

Locations   VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA

Dates Shot

MAY 25, 2011

Sound

NATURAL WITH HINDI SPEECH

Duration

2:16

Farmers in northern India call off their agitation on receipt of written assurance from authorities

Farmers in northern India call off their agitation on receipt of written assurance from authorities
                                              By Girish Kumar Dubey

Farmers protesting against land acquisition in the Chandauli district of India's northern Uttar Pradesh state called off their agitation on Tuesday (May 31).

This was after they received a written assurance from the district administration that their grievances would be addressed in right earnest.

After an inconclusive meeting to resolve the issue with the farmers on Monday (May 30), the District Magistrate Vijay Kumar Tripathi wrote a letter to the Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Planning in the state secretariat recommending cancelling of land acquisition in the village.

On receipt of this letter, Deena Nath, the leader of the farmers' movement announced the cessation of the protest and he read it out to the fellow villagers and farmers.

"With regard to our demand of the land in Katesar (village), we requested the District Magistrate to review the implementation of Sections IV and VI (four and six). We also requested the District Magistrate to provide us a copy of the order and he did so. The order is in accordance with people's faith and feelings. So we call off our agitation," informed Deena Nath, a farmers' leader.

Meanwhile, L D Bharti, Circle Officer, Chandauli said that the farmers are happy with the assurance spelt out by the administration.

"The demonstration has now ceased and the officials have announced about its end. And the situation is under control. After the order of higher officials a written document has been provided to them. All the people of the 'Kisan Sangharsh Samiti' (farmers' organisation) are satisfied with this. Their demands have been forwarded in written by the district officer to the government," said L D Bharti.

The farmers had been protesting since a week over the issue of land acquisition by Varanasi Development Authority (VDA).

The farmers hailed their victory by raising slogans and dancing in jubilation.

According to media reports, farmers were demonstrating in Katesar village since May 24. More than 1500 farmers are allegedly affected by the proposed land acquisition by the VDA.

Intro

Farmers protesting against acquisition of their arable lands in Chandauli district of India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, call off their agitation after concerned authorities give them a written assurance about their problems being looked into amicably.

PLEASE NOTE THIS EDIT CONTAINS CONVERTED 4:3 MATERIALS

Shotlist

CHANDAULI, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA (MAY 31, 2011) (ANI-NO ACCESS BBC)

1. HUNDREDS OF FARMERS GATHERED AT A SITE

2. A FARMER LEADER ADDRESSING FELLOW VILLAGERS AND OTHER FARMERS

3. POLICE PERSONNEL STANDING

4. FARMERS SITTING

5. MEETING IN PROGRESS

6. POLICE PERSONNEL SITTING AMID THE PROTESTING FARMERS

7. (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) DEENA NATH, A LEADER OF FARMERS' MOVEMENT, SAYING:

"With regard to our demand of the land in Katesar (village), we requested the District Magistrate to review the implementation of Sections IV and VI (four and six). We also requested the District Magistrate to provide us a copy of the order and he did so. The order is in accordance with people's faith and feelings. So we call off our agitation."

8. YOUNGSTERS STANDING

9. FARMERS GATHERED AT THE SITE

10. OFFICIALS MAKING AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE FARMERS OVER A LOUDSPEAKER

11. (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) L D BHARTI, CIRCLE OFFICER, CHANDAULI, SAYING:

"The demonstration has now ceased and the officials have announced about its end. And the situation is under control. After the order of higher officials a written document has been provided to them. All the people of the 'Kisan Sangharsh Samiti' (farmers' organisation) are satisfied with this. Their demands have been forwarded in written by the district officer to the government."

12. FARMERS CELEBRATING

13. FARMERS HAILING SLOGANS AND CHEERING

Original Script Date

May 31 16:04 (21 days ago)

Modified Script Date

May 31 16:04 (21 days ago)

Script Version

1

Headline

Farmers in northern India call off their agitation on receipt of written assurance from authorities.

Services

Subcon Extra

Locations  CHANDAULI, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA

Dates Shot

MAY 31, 2011

Sound

NATURAL WITH HINDI SPEECH

Duration

2:10

Dead fishes, garbage in India’s sacred river keeps devotees from holy dips

Dead fishes, garbage in India's sacred river keeps devotees from holy dips

                                                                                            By Girish Kumar Dubey

Hindu devotees from across India thronged the banks of River Ganges in the holy city of Varanasi of northern India's Uttar Pradesh for a holy dip on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra, a festival in honour of the river.

On the first 10 days of June, the Ganges is worshipped as a goddess by Hindus.

But locals have found the river contaminated badly just ahead of the event.

Varanasi's famous riverbanks are full of garbage, piles dead fishes and polythene bags, making the site unfit for prayers and holy rituals.

Locals blame high toxicity of the river's waters for the death of fishes in large numbers.

"Fishes die because of the contamination of the river water due to toxic chemicals. Fishes swim to the bank for fresh air but die due to toxic chemicals that pollutes the water," said Ram Singh, a local.

Dead fishes, garbage and wooden scraps from boats float on the river surface, too, making it unfit for holy dips.

The stench from the rotting fish has also polluted the area, and devotees have found it difficult to go ahead with their rituals.

"Contaminated water flowing into the river from the leather processing industries in the northern India contaminates the water of the Ganges due to which fishes die," added Shyam Sundar, a devotee.

Ganga Dussehra is celebrated every year by Hindu devotees who come from every corner of the country to mark the mythological descent of the Ganges from heaven to earth. The festival has a unique place in Indian consciousness.

Intro

Garbage and dead fishes keep devotees from taking holy dip in River Ganges in India's northern Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of the festival of Ganga Dussehra.

Shotlist

VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA (JUNE 02, 2011) (ANI NO ACCESS BBC)

1. BOATS ON THE BANK OF THE RIVER GANGES

2. LOCALS WORKING ON RIVERBANK

3. BOATS BY THE RIVERBANK

4. GARBAGE LYING ON RIVERBANK

5. DEAD FISH FLOATING ON THE WATER

6. GARBAGE AND DEAD FISH FLOATING ON THE WATER

7. DEAD FISH WITH POLYTHENE BAGS FLOATING ON THE WATER

8. BOATS AND GARBAGE ON THE BANK OF THE RIVER

9. (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) RAM SINGH, A LOCAL, SAYING:

"Fishes die because of the contamination of the river water due to toxic chemicals. Fishes swim to the bank for fresh air but die due to toxic chemicals in the water".

10. DEAD FISHES FLOATING ON THE WATER

11. DEAD FISHES WITH GARBAGE ON THE BANK OF THE RIVER

12. DEAD FISHES WITH POLYTHENE BAGS FLOATING ON THE WATER

13. GARBAGE LYING UNDER THE BOAT

14. (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) SHYAM SUNDAR, A DEVOTEE, SAYING:

"Contaminated water flowing into the river from Kanpur contaminates the water of the Ganges due to which fishes die".

15. MAN WASHING CLOTHES ON THE BANK OF THE RIVER

16. LOCALS SITTING AND WASHING CLOTHES ON THE BANK OF THE RIVER

17. LOCALS WASHING CLOTHES ON THE BANK OF THE RIVER

18. SAFFRON FLAGS HOISTED ON THE BANK OF THE RIVER

19. MAN TAKING A DIP IN THE RIVER WHILE WOMAN WASHING CLOTHES BESIDE HIM

20. LOCALS ON THE BANK OF THE RIVER

21. TWO WOMEN WITH A CHILD TAKING A DIP IN THE RIVER.

Original Script Date

Jun 02 10:25

Modified Script Date

Jun 02 10:25

Script Version

1

Headline

Dead fishes, garbage in India's sacred river keeps devotees from holy dips.

Services

Subcon Extra

Locations   VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA

Dates Shot

JUNE 02, 2011

Sound

NATURAL WITH HINDI SPEECH

Duration

2:00

Hundreds of devotees take holy dip in River Ganges to mark Ganga Dussehra

Hundreds of devotees take holy dip in River Ganges to mark Ganga Dussehra
                                    By Girish Kumar Dubey

Hundreds of devotees took a holy dip in the sacred River Ganges on Saturday (June 11) to mark the occasion of Ganga Dussehra festival on which the river is worshipped as a mother and a goddess.

Devotees thronged the banks of the Ganges at Allahabad and Varanasi cities in India's northern Uttar Pradesh state since early in the morning to offer prayers and perform rituals.

According to myth, the Ganges descended to earth from heaven on this day, and taking a dip in its waters leads to devotees escaping the cycle of rebirth and attaining salvation.

"The River Ganges descended on earth on this day. Taking holy dip in the confluence of rivers (Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati) in itself is very holy, but on this occasion when River Ganges descended, the dip is even more holier and devotees taking dip are ensured of getting salvation," said Krishna Tiwari, a devotee.

"The festival of River Ganges is celebrated with great fervor. At the confluence of rivers we performed several rituals and prayers. Several programmes have been organised to celebrate this occasion," said Rajan Mishra, a priest.

Regarded as a celestial river originating in heaven, legend holds that the Ganges was gifted to mankind in answer to the great penance undertaken by King Bhagirath, after whom the river is also called Bhagirathi.

Intro

Hundreds of devotees take a holy dip in the sacred Ganges river in northern India to mark the occasion of the Ganga Dussehra festival in which the river is worshipped as a mother and a goddess.

Shotlist

ALLAHABAD, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA (JUNE 11, 2011) (ANI-NO ACCESS BBC)

1. THE RIVER GANGES

2. DEVOTEES GATHERED AT THE BANKS OF RIVER GANGES TO OFFER THEIR PRAYERS

3. DEVOTEES BATHING IN THE RIVER

4. A DEVOTEE TAKING HOLY DIP

5. A DEVOTEE OFFERING HIS PRAYERS TO RIVER GANGES

6. A PRIEST PERFORMING 'AARTI' (OFFERING OF LAMPS)

7. ANOTHER PRIEST PERFORMING AARTI

6. PRIESTS CHANTING HYMNS

7. A DEVOTEE CLAPPING HIS HANDS WHILE CHANTING HYMNS

8. (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) KRISHNA TIWARI, A DEVOTEE, SAYING:

"The River Ganges descended on earth on this day. Taking holy dip in the confluence of rivers (Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati) in itself is very holy, but on this occasion when River Ganges descended, the dip is even more holier and devotees taking dip are ensured of getting salvation."

9. A DEVOTEE SWEEPING THE BANKS OF THE RIVER

10. A DEVOTEE CARRYING A POT OF WATER OF THE GANGES ON HIS HEAD

11. (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) RAJAN MISHRA, A PRIEST, SAYING:

"The festival of River Ganges is celebrated with great fervor. At the confluence of rivers we performed several rituals and prayers. Several programmes have been organised to celebrate this occasion."

VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA (JUNE 11, 2011) (ANI-NO ACCESS BBC)

12. DEVOTEES GATHERED AT THE BANKS OF RIVER GANGES

13. DEVOTEES STANDING AT THE BANKS

14. MEN TAKING HOLY DIP

15. A WOMAN TAKING HOLY DIP

16. DEVOTEES WADING IN RIVER GANGES

17. AN OLD WOMAN TAKING HOLY DIP

18. A MAN PRAYING

19. WOMEN OFFERING PRAYERS WHILE STANDING IN THE RIVER

20. A WOMAN OFFERING HER PRAYERS TO RIVER GANGES

21. WATER FLOWING OUT FROM A POT IN DIRECTION OF THE RISING SUN

22. HUNDREDS OF DEVOTEES AT THE BANKS OF RIVER GANGES

Original Script Date

Jun 11 08:10

Modified Script Date

Jun 11 08:10

Script Version

1

Headline

Hundreds of devotees take holy dip in River Ganges to mark Ganga Dussehra.

Services

Subcon Extra

Locations     ALLAHABAD/VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA

Dates Shot

JUNE 11, 2011

Sound

NATURAL WITH HINDI SPEECH

Duration

2:53

Hindu festival dedicated to River Ganga celebrated at Varanasi in north India

Hindu festival dedicated to River Ganga celebrated at Varanasi in north India
                                                                           By Girish Kumar Dubey

The Hindu festival of Ganga Dussera dedicated to the River Ganga was celebrated with religious fervour at Varanasi, the temple city in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday (June 11).

Thousands of devotees and even tourists flocked at the various ghats (bathing locations) along the banks of River Ganga that passes through the city to take part in the religious rituals.

According to Hindu scriptures, the River Ganga descended to earth from heaven on this day, and the devotees believe taking a dip in its waters leads to freedom for the devotees from the cycle of rebirth and attaining salvation.

"Every living being has a relationship with the River Ganga. All the scriptures prove this fact that all creatures have their links with Ganga. And the Ganga Dussera festival is being observed here in the city of Kashi (Varanasi). It is a marvel in itself. All creatures will be blessed from this," said Pandit Devi Nandan Dwivedi, a priest.

A hallmark of the Ganga Dussera is the delightful sight of the priests performing Aarati (ceremonial lamp offering) soon after dusk hours.

Amid these religious rituals, many of the devotees expressed their concern over the polluted state of the Ganges.

"Everything is going on the resurrection of Ganga. All the programmes are going on not only at the national level but also on a global plane. There is a need to do the right things in the right directions so that Ganga can be protected," said Bhawani Nandan Yati, a Hindu monk.

Regarded as a celestial river originating in heaven, legend holds that the River Ganga was gifted to mankind in answer to the great penance undertaken by King Bhagirath, after whose daughter the river has been named.

Source

ANI

Restrictions

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Intro

The Hindu festival of Ganga Dussera dedicated to the River Ganga is celebrated with utmost religious fervour at Varanasi, the temple city in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh.

Shotlist

VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA (JUNE 11, 2011) (ANI-NO ACCESS BBC)

1. DEVOTEES GATHERED FOR THE FESTIVAL OF GANGA DUSSERA, ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER GANGA

2. A GROUP OF PREISTS PERFORMING RITUALS IN THE RIVER

3. A PREIST POURING

4. FLOWERS FLOATING IN THE WATERS OF RIVER GANGA

5. A GROUP OF PREISTS POURING MILK INTO THE RIVER WATER

6. A GARLAND FLOATING ON THE WATER

7. PREISTS HOLDING CEREMONIAL LAMPS

8. A BANNER READING 'GANGA DUSSERA MAHOTSAV'

9. (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) PANDIT DEVI NANDAN DWIVEDI, A PREIST, SAYING:

"Every living being has a relationship with the River Ganga. All the scriptures prove this fact that all creatures have their links with Ganga. And the Ganga Dussera festival is being observed here in the city of Kashi (Varanasi). It is a marvel in itself. All creatures will be blessed from this."

10. HUGE GATHERING OF DEVOTEES AND ALSO TOURISTS WATCHING THE GANGA DUSSERA FESTIVAL

11. A GROUP OF PREISTS BLOWING CONCHES

12. A BOY PLAYING A DRUM

13. A CROWD OF DOVOTEES SEATED

14. (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) BHAWANI NANDAN YATI, A YOGI, SAYING:

"Everything is going on the resurrection of Ganga. All the programmes are going on not only at the national level but also on a global plane. There is a need to do the right things in the right directions so that Ganga can be protected."

15. PREISTS PERFORMING THE GANGA AARATI, THE CEREMONIAL HINDU OFFERING OF LAMPS TO DIVINITY

16. A PREIST OVVERING THE AARATI

17. A GROUP OF PRIESTS PERFORMING AARATI RITUAL

18. A MAN PLAYING A DRUM NEAR A PRESIT WITH A LAMP

19. PEOPLE SEATED NEAR PREISTS WITH LAMPS

Original Script Date

Jun 12 00:21

Modified Script Date

Jun 12 00:21

Script Version

1

Headline

Hindu festival dedicated to River Ganga celebrated at Varanasi in north India.

Services

Subcon Extra

Locations   VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA

Dates Shot

JUNE 11, 2011

Sound

NATURAL WITH HINDI SPEECH

Duration

2:01