Synopsis
Sue Perkins visits Rishikesh, where the Beatles journeyed to in order to meditate and receive inspiration through spiritual enlightenment.
- Programme: The Ganges with Sue Perkins
- Series: 1
- Episode: 1
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2017
- Religious Education | Hinduism | Practices | Practices
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