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Saamagri Aur Sampatti is an animated series detailing the journey of various commodities that shaped India’s history through their trade, usage, and spread. The history of a few key commodities for India, such as pepper, silk, coffee, and cotton, are covered in this fascinating 9-episode series.

Have you always wondered why Indian mythological stories are replete with various animals? Why does every God have a vaahan? And why that vaahan only? Why are the avatars of Vishnu from the animal world – varaha pig, narsimha lion, matsya fish? And why those animals only? Is it all just coincidence or is there a deeper meaning behind it? Indian mythology is teeming with stories and legends of animals and birds that we see around us even today. Why are these animals so integral to our legends? Watch Animals in Mythology to know more about the crucial role animals play in our mythologies, only on EPIC Channel.

They say that variety is the spice of life. Well, Indian cuisine is abundant with both spice and variety. But how did the Indian palate come to be this colourful? The answer lies in the royal kitchens of India. Indian Royalty are the custodians of the ancient culinary traditions. Raja, Rasoi aur Anya Kahaniyaan takes us through the history of food prepared in the royal kitchens of India, whose blending of foreign imports, rare fowls, elaborate preparation methods and local herbs, created some of the best and most flavourful food in the country. We get to experience the tales of extravagance and eccentricity, of desperation and innovation, and of happy accidents. The royal love for creativity and uniqueness have led to a rich culinary tradition that makes Indian cuisine one of the most exciting ones in the world.

Indipedia is an anchor driven episodic series that showcases the CUSTOMS OF INDIA that are so obvious but not so researched. The word CUSTOM in this case refers to an umbrella term for rituals, superstitions, symbols, inventions, livelihoods, arts, crafts, culture and more. Indipedia would unearth simple and logical meanings behind everyday practices across India through the eyes of a young firangi. Explaining the science, mythology and history behind the traditions and values. It will highlight all the unique features, their origin and existence that make India what it is today. The show will be 30 mins fast paced episodes showcasing things that make India studying each aspect carefully and meeting experts to fathom its significance.

After the resounding success of the first two seasons, EPIC Channel presents a revamped avatar of its Raja Rasoi series. EPIC Channels Raja Rasoi series - titled Raja Rasoi Aur Andaaz Anokha - stands true to its name. While the lore and love of Indian food remains just as passionate, the new season presents a discovery oriented show format that transforms table-top cooking into an exciting food lab. Featuring renowned chef Ranveer Brar, the show will take you to his retreat an old-world bungalow basking in the laidback vibe of Goa and then along on a ride nostalgia and rediscovery both personal and culinary. Ranveers passion for culinary art makes him a perfect fit as the host for the latest season of the food series. He has dedicated this experimental streak and passion for food to his mentor Munir Ahmed, a quaint, ordinary yet passionate food enthusiast from the gullies of Lucknow who greatly influenced Brar while growing up in his hometown.

Shelter - one of mankinds most basic physiological needs. At least thats what it started out as at the beginning of time. From dwelling in caves to carving out temples in mountains, mankind has redefined shelter with every passing era. Though the underlying philosophy of any monument is to serve some sort of function, great architecture is fuelled by imagination. Indias architecture is built on that very imagination and is a fascinating fusion of both art and science. From strategically placed astronomy towers to impressive and awe-inspiring tombs, Indian architecture has pushed the limits of engineering and design. Sanrachna explores these architectural wonders and how the makers of these marvels made them without the aid of modern mechanics and machinery. With an immensely astute sense of engineering, the architects were able to construct fortresses that have stood the test of time, unshaken by its changes. Join our host Vaibhavi as she travels through the country discovering the fascinating stories behind Indias outstanding monuments and its architecture. Sanrachna will leave you in awe of the past and its ability to do what we cant, even with our modern tools and fancy tricks.

India has a deep cultural heritage in mythological and historical battles fought for supremacy. The Hindu culture has a warrior clan called Kshatriyas whose main job was to practice the art of war and might. The Mahabharata war tale describes various forms of fighting with weapons such as maces, swords, lances, bows, arrows and even hand to hand combat like Mall yuddha or Dwand yuddha. Dhanurveda, a section found in the Vedas 1700 BCE - 1100 BCE contains references to martial arts. Around the 3rd century BC, the yoga sutras of Patanjali presented the technique of meditating single-mindedly on points located inside ones body, which were later used in martial arts. While various mudra finger movements were also taught in Yogacara Buddhism. These elements of yoga, as well as finger movements in the nata dances were incorporated into various Indian martial arts. The art of fighting is prominently mentioned in various ancient texts. From antiquity to the middle-ages and the modern era several techniques were indigenously developed in parts of India which are known as the Indian Martial arts. Indian martial arts refers to the fighting systems of the Indian subcontinent in South Asia. This now includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Indian martial arts were an important influence in the development of a number of modern Asian martial arts, particularly within the Indian cultural sphere countries outside India influenced by Indian culture and religion of Southeast Asia. Contrary to the popular belief that Martial Arts were invented by the Chinese, it actually has deep roots in the Indian History and Hindu Mythology. Bodhidharma, a Buddhist Monk from South India, is credited with first teaching Kung Fu at the Shaolin Temple. Through the show, Martial Arts – The Indian Legacy, delve deeper into the roots of the sport in India and the different types of martial arts that continues to exist even today in various parts of the country and how they have affected history.

Lost Recipes is about the rediscovery of dishes dropped from the pages of history, and re-living the long-lost traditions, and perhaps, reviving them. Chef Aditya Bal heads off to different regions in India, from Uttarandhra to Kutch, on a quest to unearth these once-popular culinary rituals and recipes. Because all these recipes are no longer found in cookbooks, Aditya must turn back the clock and wade through memories and folklore to find the original Lost Recipes.

Sometimes, the only path to the throne passes through a pool of blood. From the dawn of time, Ancient India has always struggled with its rulers usurpers. The history that we read today has been written in red ink and spells treachery, deceit betrayal. The glory of kings was tainted by the heinous crimes all of them leading into murder. These events, still rustling in the history, are about to be opened. Set as a chronicle of the historical crimes, Rakkt narrates analyses the most infamous true stories of historical assassinations, which changed the course of modern India. The bone chilling tales of deceit betrayal are brought to light from the exotic ruins of the real locations.