Effigy of the Goddess Ganga | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins visits the town of Gangotri, where she takes part in the festivities surrounding the start of the pilgrimage following the effigy of the goddess Ganga and finds out more about the event.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 3'35''
- Broadcast year: 2017
Curriculum Connection
- Religious Education | Hinduism | Practices | Festivals and Rites of Passage
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC One
- Programme: The Ganges with Sue Perkins
- Series: 1
- Episode: 1
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