When our group of 18 IAS trainees began our Bharat Darshan journey, I wondered if it was going to be a mere transit from place to place. After visiting 15 odd states and travelling 20,000 km, I couldn’t have been more wrong.
Near the Sino-Indian border, staying with the Army made us witness the tough life of our jawans. In Sikkim’s aspirational district, we’ve learnt how Gram Panchayats can work effectively to deliver public services. Down south in Chennai we visited Tulir, an NGO working tirelessly fighting child sexual abuse. In Chattisgarh, we’ve seen how an ultra-modern smart city was built from the ground up.
Can you guess the location in this picture?
No matter where we travelled, each place had something to teach us, something to inspire us. In all its diversity, our journey has taught us one lesson: India’s diversity is not only a source of unity but also its strength and beauty. And no amount of reading could’ve have substituted that sheer rawness of visual experience.
I wanted to write and document about it all. But sometimes to relive the journey, mere words aren’t enough. So here we present our story.
PS: After watching the video, let me know in the comments which chapter did you like the most and why.
http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg5VOA6mJ6g
Watched incredible India from the lens of most credible persons of india.Thanq very much sir for showing the colours of India.
chapter 1 is excellent.
Sikkim is multi ethnic and multilingual state. we could clearly see beauty of nature at 2:36.
I think you gained more experience from Sikkim.
Great experience to witness the diversity and beauty of India.By the way I just saw a tweet of yours sir about BBC dynasties.I think you are aware of Bbcs planet earth 1 and 2.Also I wishyou to watch BBC s wonders of the solar system,wonders of the universe, Life and Human planet.You will be awestruck by watching these too.These are narrated by prof.Brain cox
Hii sir
It was so good to see all the states of our India dat u have mentioned. Mostly I like the architecture of monuments,u showed me dat all culture n traditions of different states.thankyou sir for making dis video and let people know the diversity of cultures. I always feel inspired by u.
Mountains….that are always fascinating.
Hi sir Gm …
Please write a blog on how to start preparing UPSC to begginer
every chapter is beautifully illustrated so its difficult to select one . but i definitely like to mention that after watching this video i have been thinking of doing Bharat darshan at least once in life 🙂
The video is great
Perfectly edited
My favourite part is definitely CHAPTER 1
As i have profound fondness for nature and also for sikkim state
Although i had never been to that state
I love the fact that it is one of cleanest state with 100 percent sanitation and i could clearly see the beauty of nature. I am pretty sure people can sense peace from that state with buddism all over . Tathagata tsal was truly beautiful
The video is sheer beauty.You happen to be right once again.Sometimes words alone aren’t enough.The video says it all.Congratulations to you and your team.Couldn’t have done better.
It does not seem right to pick only a particular chapter of the entire video since it showed various aspects in a different light.But if I have to pick one, it would be the oceans. Have always been partial to the sea since my hometown happens to be Vizag. It felt good to see Visakhapatnam and Araku in your video. We all thank you for sharing your experience.
Experiencing DIFFERENT CULTURES is one of the best things a human being can do.
Inspired by beauty everywhere in the video.
Thnq sir @anudeepdurishetty for sharing useful and knowledgeable info..