Rajasthan, the Lost Land of the Maharajas

This land rich in history embodies all the magic of India. Located in the North of India, it is the ancestral land of the maharajas. We go to meet inhabitants and travelers of this isolated state between plains and mountains.
Director: Laurent Cadoret
Original Title: Somewhere on Earth: Rajasthan

[@Cedawood]

The horserider is like some character from a romantic or warriors tale. The more I watch...the more I admire. The way he was sat on his noble steed & then they twirled around in perfect harmony. The programme is almost over the whole thing was mesmerising...especially the horseman, Ajid & of course the horses. I will shush up now. Thanks for a great documentary

[@mathshortstricks]

Thank pary you are insane.

[@mathshortstricks]

You are everything 💞🤩😅.

[@heathergustafson4237]

Be proud of yourself! The horses need you and you need them. You are a fine man

[@nicodesmidt4034]

Thanks

[@juanjosetorresflores4668]

Majestic majestic majestic, all the feels exploring from my couch potato throne.

[@splitman1129]

I literally just watched a video about India's geography and it's amazing how they have shaped much of the desert into habitable land.

[@WilliamKraus-m8x]

Decedent's of sumerians.😮not that I'm a Genius Anthropologist, find me.

[@hanzoY248]

@@WilliamKraus-m8x lol you wish sumerians, assyrians, persians all descendants of aryans who were expelled from inda. hence we worship deva and they worship asura.

[@gavindodder3614]

I remember working in Rajasthan for a fortnight when I was 22. What an experience.

[@pedrothewise2584]

i once had the honour and pleasure to witness the sun rise across the thar desert.a camel safari from jaiselmer an experience of a lifetime.

[@seriousros7280]

Horseman is lovely and so is his horse. All the best to Geraldine and her iron horse too.

[@rubaiathrahman2690]

Unveiling the mystique of Rajasthan, where Maharajas' legacy still lingers.

[@Elizabeth-rh1hl]

These are beautiful people with beautiful art who deserve respect.

[@AngelHernandez-kd4ew]

The heritage deserves to live on through memories like these.

[@heathergustafson4237]

I’m a huge believer in keeping good traditions alive

[@medicinewomanasia]

Too beautiful to attempt any words… Ajit and his Mawari horses took my breath away… thank you for a great documentary.

[@dawnoftherainbow8500]

Beautiful India_With love from the Holy Land:)

[@foxmulder3748]

Ghana?

[@Nev860]

🇵🇸?

[@seacowDUGONG]

Are you from USA? The land of the brave , the home of the free? The land which has led the march of civilisation in the modern age?

[@AnnieO100]

They are beautiful souls.

[@dellchica2373]

Beautiful humble colourful people. No fakes, no wealth. Just happy and humble with their horses . The horse a d his owner ressemble😂. Such majesty and beauty❤❤ congratulations Geraldine and Praveen❤ all the best! And please, these people are beautiful. They are not " untouchable".

[@fabiodeoliveiraribeiro1602]

This video is magnificent. I had never really seen anything about this region of India. And yes, I know there are countless gods and great religious variety in India. But I didn't know that in Rajasthan there is a temple for a motorcycle that houses the god of bikers.

[@Sana43226]

कोई मंदिर नहीं है मोटरसाइकिल भगवान का वहां केवल एक व्यक्ति कि एक्सीडेंट में मौत हो गई थी और वहीं बाईक अभी तक वहां खड़ी है

[@ferencfarkas2729]

as a Roma my self this feels very close to my soul ❤ 😢 .. stay strong and proud my brothers and sisters .. they say the ones who can survive in the deserts for many centuries in a row those are the toughest and also could survive anywhere god bless 💪🏼 🙏 ❤

[@anjlisharma-sh9yt]

RAJASTHAN is most varsetile and full of butyful landscape areas state of INDIA. I am leaving in this area since my childhood. Butyful land with butiful people.

[@zahidayasmin9476]

My grand father and father s lend Rajhistan

[@chilailiwachiwi5855]

The ancestral crest of the Maharanas of Udaipur feature a Maharana standing on one side and a Bhil standing on the other side, supporting a crest with a pictoral of Chittorgarh Fort. The Maharanas have always honored the Bhils, for they are a support in the times of war and desperate events. Who could live without the Bhils? The Bhils are like the Bedu in Arabia....they know the deserts well and know how to live in it.

[@Anahato1966]

The term “untouchables” certainly dates back to ancient times. No longer represents what it once was. The grave desecration at minute 11 is indicative of the godlessness of some beings. Wonderfull old culture. another piece of the puzzle of the great tartaria history 🙏❤☀️

[@anvisharma3563]

Incredible India

[@TENGRI-101]

We are proud of call centers

[@moutsee]

beautiful video, beautiful landscapes and beautiful people, thanks

[@celtiberian07]

I would love to visit the land of kings my ancestors left there maybe 900+ years ago and carried stories from a long the way even tho we don't look like them any more I wonder how we would get along

[@nurseryskunk0223]

Im indian are you romani?

[@onlytruth308]

​@@nurseryskunk0223, I think so.

[@Uriel.j.moya_7]

The history lessons had me enthralled, almost missed my station.

[@goodbarbenie5477]

This young French Lass, has brought tears to my eyes. Because she's a split image of my long lost girlfriend I left in England, some 30years ago. It's really lovely to see someone who reminds one of Someone I Used to Know..😢. LuvU Mame...thanks for the memory...😘...As we all have double somewhere in this crazy World...😊😅😂....

[@Yatra-kj3zq]

Great documentary. As a south Indian it breaks my heart that there are bad people who would trouble Bhils or low caste people even in this age. This thing also happens in south. Discrimination and hatred based on social status.

[@manh9105]

Bhils were always with Maharajas as their wingmen and as their loyal soldiers and as equals. Wonder how they became low caste since arrival of Christians from Europe ??

[@Yatra-kj3zq]

@@manh9105 I support Bhils. Unfortunately, neither previous ruled government nor present government wants to given them and every other community higher status and respect. According to me, India has no hopes of improving in the near future.

[@SergioSantos-gk2ql]

Absolutely fascinated by the forts.

[@JohnHall-p5m]

Had you misspelt " forts" I would hasten to suggest that it is probably because of all the spices they use.

[@lightmystic3792]

Great and honest documentry i seen from long time...i am also from Rajasthan living in Aust.

[@michellepollard3591]

❤

[@ilagupta563]

Beautiful documentary. I salute Ajit for leaving his cushy job and following his father’s footsteps. I wander where is Geraldine now ! I grew up in India. Motorcycle is still in my DNA. But I was always a passenger but not a driver. So Geraldine is my personal hero. Wish her the best.

[@ninalangaroudy9844]

You are a good man for helping so many of your people. Continue the good work.🌻

[@franblanc8544]

They speak English! Why does it need to be dubbed in English!? Mindboggling! Where can I watch the original?

[@seacowDUGONG]

Indian accent is not well understood by many foreigners. Don't worry , I do not feel offended. Your well-being matters to us as visitors from foreign lands! Please do visit and be safe.

[@Cedawood]

Totally Touchable 😊 To ruin their graveyard & this whole culture of caste is the shame of the bhramin. If they want to get picky....then i pick these humble, gentle & very ingenious people 🎉🎉🎉 Best wishes to Jabbra...the new King of the desert🎉

[@alongman656]

Do you believe ........

[@rasteghataursafar7933]

Who digs well for Brahmin,who make pots for Brahmins, propoganda and bullshit

[@JohnHall-p5m]

Same the world over. Those at the bottom of the social structure are deemed of value only as scapegoats .

[@roys8870]

My understanding is that the Untouchables were the offsprings of inter-caste couplings, a mortal sin long ago. The Untouchables were basically paying for the sins of their ancestors. The object for the stiff laws against Untouchables were to kill them off. But the religious leaders probably underestimated human resilience. The Untouchables survived and even flourished in some areas.

[@ShailendraAwasthi-w6b]

If the Brahmin were responsible for caste system why other castes not ending this system in present time including you

[@khetkast]

And just like that... I am going to India

[@eunuch1233]

It was interesting 👍

[@knottytoob]

Interesting, you knuckled a thumbs-up. :) Kind regards to you and yours.

[@Cedawood]

​@@knottytoob & to you & yours too! Ciao bella❤

[@ChristopherBowly]

A good documentary. Interesting & factual & gives a good overview & picture of life & the lovely people. Well presented & good film footage. It was really good to learn of the history & geography. Thank you.

[@kar702]

Oh my gosh, I love the ears on his horse I’ve never seen a horse have ears that moved this way and curled like his horses did.

[@jeevarammali1755]

I didn't imagine our village temple (om banna) would become famous world wide 😄

[@ravenofthewild]

Prabu is doing such a great service. It's shameful that anyone still allows the caste system to exist in any way. May these people flourish.

[@Titahood4life]

Beautiful these peoples their story , the horses

[@sripadgoswami8152]

My best wishes for your channel yours documentary made on indian state of Rajasthan is informative firstly you came in to india for travelling and to see india by motorcycle famous brand commonly called as bullet your visit from desert of thar started prahbhu the head of N G O and it's community's life villages his work highlight you are also give visit to Udaypur palace and Maharaja according to me yours visit and discussion on horses is important nice information on marwadi horses Horses is a proud of india we religious people of this country respect horses as God in golden era of india in every home and villages horses are use from war transportation traveling mode of communication religious events marriages etc nice videography thanks

[@herbertluthe6850]

I've been to Rajasthan about a dozen times - starting in 1981. To me the most enchanting place is Jaisalmer: 'A horse of wood, a frame of stone will bring you to Jaisalmer alone'.

[@seacowDUGONG]

Untouchability is a blight upon my great nation and I as a millennial have vowed to end it with my generation. I vow to respect all people regardless of colour,race,gender,caste or other divisions and categories. It does nto mean that i will stop believing in my varna or caste as a Kshatriya but that i will shed the wickedness that made many of my ancestors oblivious to see other human beings as equal and worthy of dignity.

[@MarkMcCoy-y5x]

Bravo love your ideals (your selflessness will inspire us) if you're wondering we have everything , still we can't stay out of others business or encourage peace there's greed of destruction and more greed for rebuilding contracts , Please have pity on us fat stupid entitled greedy corporations dictating policies for our selfish ganes,

[@julzhepburn3688]

Wow ,,a great purpose for your life,,i aplaud you and pray for your sucess,,in your great and beutiful culture ,caste is the saddest and most shameful thing ,,but i believe you will make great change ❤❤🙏

[@bredneved]

Its a selected western narrative these days. We have moved away from this issue while some westerners still living in times of the British raj are obsessed with this topic. Good to hear your thoughts on this issue. We need to eradicate this from our landscape

[@dipankargupta550]

Good many thanks to the honourable Director,Musician and Producer for this educational & excellent documentary film .

[@shivanshsingh7593]

I don't know how society made them untouchables.. they literally fought for Maharana Pratap.. Maharana Pratap lives amongst them, eat with them, slept with them..😢

[@flair4crafts894]

These people are beautiful, you can see their goodness and humble hearts. How can someone full of religion will call the image of the divine an untouchable. Religious people can be really evil and hypocritical. Surprise, surprise at the end of the age, for the meak of heart shall inherit the land. So motte be! I would love to spend some time with these people and learn from them. Is terrible how religion has a big share on spreading the hate and also injustice all over the world. When humanity is going to understand the gravity of the error.

[@JohnHall-p5m]

Exactly. Its the same the world over. Those at the bottom of the social structure are deemed of value only as scapegoats . To smash that mans parents´ grave is to wound him deeply. And , of course , that was the intended effect. " Out with you into the desert , you shitty little goat. Get your pathetic bleating out of earshot. "

[@KhanRaja-hu6hq]

MashaAllah soooo beautiful programme

[@bongguy2698]

Har Har iMAHADEVA ....

[@seacowDUGONG]

dhanwaad bhai... sadar pranam

[@rosesulla2616]

Many Thanks for this episode of Indian Marwowi(.spelling)?) horses.. truly a magnificent breed of animal.

[@TheSujitKDas]

Very adventurous french woman. Love it. What an amazing video.

[@amjadhussainbacha3134]

Nice dacumentry ❤

[@Ifelta]

I was not expecting a documentary about a pot dealer! Great job!

[@JohnHall-p5m]

Yes . In UK the pot dealers are usually from Pakistan , not Rajasthan .

[@balazskiss985]

best documentary with flake globe at the start...

[@TheSnarkyOracle]

I’m with you in every kind of wind and road. I hope and pray I have the privilege of sharing earth space with you 🌕 Keep continuing on, inspiring yourself and others.

[@suzannesecret1623]

At 37:00 there is this absolutely glorious horse. A man is on his back speaking and this beautiful horses' ears almost touch each other and make a circle. I'm a woman in the United States that lives in Ocala Florida the horse capital of this nation and I have never in all my days seen a horse's ears like that horse. If anybody's paying attention to poor lack of knowledge me could you please tell me what breed that horse is? Living in the horse capital of the nation you would think I would have at least seen a picture of this kind of horse before. Thanks in advance for reading this.

[@suzannesecret1623]

Actually never mind later towards the end of the video I have my answer thank you very much

[@ppetal1]

At 45, he says Mawari breed and explains the wonderful ears.

[@Amanpundeer-nr1pq]

look at the eyes of ajeeth he is true worriors blood..

[@gavinmarshall2251]

Is it possible to visit Prabu's people. Three of us are travelling to Jaselamer after Christmas and are really keen to spend some time with the people of the dessert. We are farmers and are keen to see how the dessert people tend their livestock. The trouble is that all I have been able to find on line is para gliding and june bugging things which do not interest us. Any help would be greatly appreciated

[@jerryoshea3116]

U know i lived in the U.S and i've lived in the U.K and u see so many locals & immigrants committing crimes,breaking the Law in some shape or fashion;complaing about BS and nonsense! And then u have these people who certainly understood about struggle ( having to walk distances to get their Water) but with all of that said they have and retain more dignity about them, than those that i mentioned! They have my utmost respect and Prayers,i wish them well! Because ur Health is ur Wealth! But with all of that said,I don't understand these Foreigners ( many single Women) looking for adventure ( like some kind of new hobby) This isn't France,riding Bikes in the middle of no where,u cant just call the Police!!Kidnapping for Ransom can appear quite a lucrative Business for Criminals!

[@thorrex]

It was beautiful, I just didn't like how every single dialogue was translated even though it was in English. Some of it could've been shown in subtitles so we could hear their accent of English too.

[@Orquídeasjardim]

É incrível fiquei encantada em ver

[@Dee-nf7ut]

All men are created equal.

[@dipankargupta550]

This document must be used for more tourism industry by the India Government Tourism Department . Also, as an Indian, I believe that our beloved Chetak ( Rana Pratap's horse) will come back through the new generation of Marwari Horse -- the Indian Heritage.

[@vaibhawmeena131]

Love frm rajsthan

[@LianeBAleeyaLadyBuddha]

He speaks English why is the narrative speaking on top of his voice very annoying 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 apart from that I loved it

[@shivkhatter8115]

Nice so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sujitbose7627]

Don't call Bhils untouchables They fought with Maharanas against Moghuls.

[@canalnaturezahumana.]

❤❤❤ Vídeo Maravilhoso 💖👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@amaratrident493]

When I look at Geraldine She becomes part of the palace. May be an old Rajputani

[@a12zN]

Always mystified by the land of Rajasthan. Relentless fighters against the Muslim invasion, brave people, very mystiq, I want my soul to wander in the desert there as in this life I cannot settle there.

[@torischroeder9343]

I visited this place on my vacation ❤

[@julzhepburn3688]

The shame of breaking the grave stones,,is visited most on those who did it ,,THEY are Certainly the Lowest kind of people,,,i feel his sorrow ,😢💔🥀

[@Nx2.1]

Lovely video.

[@chairmanmeow7297]

No clue when this was made but I highly doubt she travels alone, the French lady that is. The way how some parts of India aren't as safe for women, even more so now with foreigners. Props for her. But I love watching documentaries on other parts of India that isn't known to the rest of the world. Wish there's more about other states and ethnic in that vast subcontinent

[@asinh1100]

Wow

[@timkirkpatrick9155]

India is THE most populace country in the world!

[@seacowDUGONG]

yes! unfortunately women don't have much agency and many married off early in life and lack of contraception... it is changing with new generation though. Maybe next 200 years we will lose top 5 position

[@anempath24]

@@seacowDUGONG dude indias popukation growth is similar to Europe and developed coutries. its just chinas population decreasing india became most populated country. in south india population is in decline.

[@nazuddin6346]

Seen this nice

[@KatSlayer-v8c]

Amazing keeping that breed of horse alive❣️

[@d46512]

The man is speaking English! Please don't speak over him and change his words.

[@pafsrh4744]

very interesting

[@Autonomy0]

Watching this has been a spiritual detox. So different to the cynical ,materialistic, fear-filled, moral dystopia of war-obsessed 2024 western Europe.

[@NasurullaKalimbetov]

🎉❤🎉Человек на свете пришла, как человек надо жить🎉❤🎉Желаю вам здоровья счастья долгое жизни❤️‍🩹

[@manuellopes7144]

love an light

[@Algeria1986]

Awsome doc

[@Cedawood]

❤❤❤ Beautiful ❤❤❤

[@ppetal1]

When Prahbu and the others speak English, they are easily understood by English people.

[@arjunsharma3925]

My motherland 🇮🇳 is so so amazing unique

[@deepanshuchauhan9266]

I dont know why voiceover was done even when he was speaking in english???

[@PrabatiSango143]

Kn kn odisha bhai 0:23 ❤❤

[@rajashreechoudhury7155]

Still untouchability exists in India. It's our shame

[@bobdoodle6527]

R they good in archery also?

[@baccon1150]

why are there English voice overs for the parts in English?

[@tarquinbullocks1703]

Agreed. The people should be allowed to speak in their own voices where possible. It's a mistake by the documentary makers to do this.

[@Strik9]

For Educational purposes in schools.

[@tarquinbullocks1703]

@@Strik9 Makes no sense. The peoples' spoken English is perfectly understandable. What the voiceover is suggesting to students in schools - by your measure - is that the natives cannot be understood. And that's totally incorrect and, quite honestly, demeaning to both the participants in the programme and the students watching.

[@seacowDUGONG]

no brother it is very flattering to have a native english speaker translate and provide new voice to your words... i thank the documentary producers... please dont take offense for us Indian... namaste bhaii ...we don't mind

[@monikarani4471]

I ❤️ Maharaja

[@thierryvg5873]

I love rajastan❤

[@vegasvalley30]

in India they have a temple where they worship Google Chrome, with every update they make ceremonies and offer sacrifices

[@BadgerLaser]

nice docu - but why the strange English voice-over for the Indians who are speaking perfect English? to make it seem more exotic?

[@fredflinstone6601]

Holy smokes. Even a motorcycle is a god!

[@MohammadKhan-tj6bu]

راجستا يعني المملكة او ارض الملوك الراجا يعني الملك الما راجا يعني الملك المعظم او الاعظم

[@_createyourtaste_]

jay bhavaani ❤

[@Dogona13]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nasrkazmi]

❤👍

[@onlytruth308]

There is no untouchability, don't do this to India.

[@menagill9222]

You can't deny the fact. Sorry poor anywhere in the world are untouchable.

[@seacowDUGONG]

my brother untouchability is why one of the most educated indian from 20th century , Bhimrao Ramji Mahar had to take up Buddhism .... he saw hindu society blighted by brahminical hierarchy... i as kshatriya protect dharma and uphold it, not protect wickedness in brahmins

[@mamatasarkardas]

I love this girl with hobby.