Becoming Indian - Ash Bhardwaj

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“The idea of being Indian felt about as true to me as being French or Greek.”

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Becoming Indian

by Ash Bhardwaj

Ash Bhardwaj is tasked with bringing his father’s remains back home to India.

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Original Air Date

Jul 17, 2018

Location

London, United Kingdom

Recorded

Sep 25, 2017

Duration

13:26

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Ash Bhardwaj Mrh 1815 Extra 1

Ash wearing a kurta, preparing to perform the ritual, Tarpan.

Ash Bhardwaj Mrh 1815 Extra 2

Ash and his yonger sister throwing pedals into River Ganges.

Ash Bhardwaj Mrh 1815 Extra 3

One of the hundreds of scrolls documenting all the rituals done in Haridwar.