E12 Magnificent Gateways

U • Travel • 2020

In trying to connect our world and the world that existed in times much before ours, we paid a visit to the doorways of India: The Buland Darwaza in Fatehpur Sikri in Agra, and Charminar in Hyderabad. With their domes touching the colours of the sky, these gateways are the answers to a rich culture,...

Director: Indraneel Kual

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    E1 Acoustic Wonders
    31 July 2020 | 20 min

    Ever heard of an ancient defense system that reveals enemies just through their lightest whispers and movements This episode takes us to Hyderabads Golconda fort and Gol Gumbaz to highlight the ancient acoustic systems in place.

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    E2 Monolithic Structures
    31 July 2020 | 21 min

    Did you know that some of the most impressive temples in the country have been carved manually by artisans chipping away at a single rock This episode takes a look at the technique of monolithic building through the monuments at Mahabalipuram and AjantaEllora.

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    E3 Natural Cooling Systems
    31 July 2020 | 22 min

    Long before modern climate control technology took over, our ancestors designed cooling systems based on natural principles that cooled massive structures. This episode takes us to Rajasthans Hawa Mahal and Chand Baori to take a look at how the monuments are constructed in order to keep them natural...

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    E4 Science Of Fortification
    31 July 2020 | 23 min

    India is a country dotted by majestic forts that have gone down in history as a testimony to a kingdoms greatness. This episode takes a look at the process of fortifying involved in architecture through the forts of Janjira and Daulatabad.

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    E5 Vertical Wonders
    31 July 2020 | 21 min

    Situated in two separate states of India lie two monuments which have stood the ravages of time. With their stones touching the winds of the sky, the Vijay Stambh in Rajasthan and the Brihadeshwara Temple in Tamil Nadu are architectural wonders of India dating back to 1449 AD and 1010 AD respectivel...

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    E6 Astronomical Wonders
    01 August 2020 | 22 min

    Centuries back, when man had no access to technology and machines, he created something that would serve us very well in the times to come. Literally The acquisition of data using astronomy, meaning the sun, moon and stars, is a tradition that dates back to the 1600BC. And it was this tradition, whi...

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    E7 Man Made Caves
    31 July 2020 | 22 min

    Known as the Cradle of Civilization, caves were the earliest homes to our kind. Man understood the importance of having a roof over his head as one of his basic necessities, and so came into being the Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra and the Udayagiri and Khandgiri Caves in Orissa. Masterpieces of the mo...

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    E8 Mathematical Wonders
    31 July 2020 | 21 min

    The selfreplicating repetition of a pattern is the characteristic feature of temples at Khajuraho, and the best illustration is provided by the Kanadriya Mahadeo built between 95—1050 CE, during the reign of Chandela kings. A profusion of curvilinear Shikhar creates an impressive illusion of a mount...

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    E9 Water Harvesting System
    01 August 2020 | 21 min

    Visit the future by stepping into the past. Six hundred years ago, the city of Mandav successfully worked towards water conservation and rain water harvesting. In the Kanheri Caves, the locals found ways to store clean water, cool buildings like the system of airconditioning and create saunas by si...

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    E10 Architectural Wit
    31 July 2020 | 21 min

    Admire the architectural genius of Do minara, popularly known as Jhulta Minara. These two tall towers or Minaras which are located in Ahmedabad are made of Sandstone and swing simultaneously without having any visible connections when one is pushed. From shaking minarets, now travel to Junagarh Maha...

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    E11 Musical And Hanging Pillar
    01 August 2020 | 21 min

    Somewhere between the floor and the ceiling of ancient structures, lie the mysteries of civilizations that existed even before ours. The Lepakshi temple in Andhra Pradesh and the Vitthala temple of Hampi in Karnataka are two monuments which stand strong today, as the perfect examples of imperial arc...

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    E13 Spiritual Stone
    31 July 2020 | 20 min

    Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh houses the wellknown Buddhist Vihara known for its great Stupa. This episode highlights the gradual construction of this architectural virtuoso.Following this great marvel, go to the worlds tallest monolithic structure in Shravanabelagola, the statue of Gommateshvara Bahubali which was created by Chamundaraya on 13th March, 1981.

Language

Hindi

Release Date

01 August 2020

Genre

Travel

Director

Indraneel Kual

Actors