Indian Imprints

·         On July 1, 2008 "Indian Imprints", a documentary by noted filmmaker Dr S Krishnaswamy, covering more than 100 monuments, besides providing glimpses of Indian contribution to dance forms and literature.,  was screened across five countries - Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam

Mission IAS’2009

·         The documentary brings to life the contribution of India in art, architecture, aesthetics, dance, music and mythology in south Asian nations

·         Merchants from the first century AD onwards had been setting sail to these countries and over the centuries Hinduism, Buddhism and Indian culture held sway over the region.

·         The documentary depicts ancient rock-cut images portraying 'Vishnu riding Garuda' and 'Ravana lifting Kailasa' to name a few.

·         The ancient ruins of the "Angkor Wat" temples in Thailand and the Ramayana dance drama performance with elaborate costumes also finds mention.