3D light and sound show Dhauli Odisha india must watch with full HD
DHAULI LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW - A SPECTACULAR
RETELLING OF HISTORY
“History never looks like history, when you are living through it.”
These insightful words by American philanthropist John W. Gardner
come alive for visitors at the historical site of Dhauligiri, when the much
talked about and appreciated light and sound show recreates for them,
epic scenes from Dhauli’s eventful past.
The white Peace Pagoda or the Shanti Stupa, which stands
dazzling atop the Dhauligiri hill during the day, transforms into a canvas
for the night, as the state-of-the art projectors beam laser rays onto its
surface, recreating a jaw-dropping rendition of the past. With the solemn
scenes playing out in 3D, the narrator’s voice steady and strong, the
audience is transported back into time, living every bit of the history
unfolding before them.
In the 35 minutes of the riveting show, the audience bears witness
to the glory of the Kalinga Empire, the feuds within the Mauryan Empire
and King Ashoka’s rise to power. As the show progresses, they become
witness to the gruesome Kalinga War and its morbid aftermath. And then
shapes up the powerful climax - Ashoka’s remorse at the massive
bloodbath caused by the war and his momentous transformation from
Chandashoka (Cruel Ashoka) to Dhammashoka (Ashoka, the follower of
Dharma). The show wraps up with Ashoka renouncing violence,
embracing the teachings of Buddhism and propagating the religion from
Kalinga to the rest of the world.
The impact of the show is such that the as the regular lights at the
site come back up, the stunned audience breaks into a generous
applause.
What makes the Dhauli light and sound show spectacular is the
perfect amalgamation of art and advance multi-media technology. The
brainchild of famous Russian artist Maria Rudd, the show has narrations
painted by her projected on the pagoda dome. The projection process
uses the latest non-invasive three dimensional projection mapping
technology that ensures no harm is caused to the monument’s surface.
Renowned actors from the film industry have lent their voice for the
show. While Bollywood actor Om Puri narrates the Hindi script, actor
Kabir Bedi renders his voice for the English version and veteran Odia
actor Bijay Mohanty has done the honours for the Odia version. All these
components - vivid art direction, latest laser technology and multilingual
narrations - come together to make this show one of the best light and
sound shows in the country. And with the tickets priced at almost a
quarter of what most similar shows cost around the country, this vibrant
program comes easy on the pockets too.
While Dhauli remains one of the most popular tourist destinations
in Odisha, the addition of this state-of-the-art light and show has added
to its heritage appeal, making it a must-visit attraction in every tourist’s
itinerary. So the next time you are in the state, make sure you come
here to experience the fascinating retelling of Kalinga war and the great
Emperor Ashoka’s great awakening and change of heart.
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