Expert Hour by Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation
Welcome to the Expert Hour brought to you by Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation and its principal patron John Delano. We work to preserve Indian history, heritage, art, artists and culture. This series of talks deals with subjects that are light, interesting, inspiring and invigorating. To borrow Mahatma Gandhi’s words: “A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.” So join us as we take you through the exciting world of art and artists, delve into the inquisitive mind of authors and scholars, peer through the lens of photographers to capture magical moments, and explore the vibrant melting pot of cultures that defines India and what makes up the Expert Hour.
Expert Hour by Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation
Expert Hour with Dr. Vasudha Narayanan
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Season 2
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Episode 1
How many of you know and understand the significance of the story of the 'Churning Of The Ocean of Milk' and how many of you know that the temple complex of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, displays a spectacular 49 meters of intricately sculpted bas-reliefs that are part of a larger ensemble of scenes from the Battle of Kuruksetra, the Ramayana, the 37 Heavens and the 32 Hells.
Professor Vasudha Narayanan from the Department of Religion, University of Florida, is an expert on Hindu Traditions: Iconography in Temples in Cambodia. She explains the significance of this iconic bas-relief work based on Indian and Khmer culture.