Light & sound show at Sarnath to depict Lord Buddha's life
According to Rajendra Kumar Rawat, deputy director of tourism, the show will be broadcast using a 7-channel audio system and 8-D technology, enhancing sound effects and quality. The show is likely to start in the next two months.The upgraded show will feature an analogue digital surround system and advanced laser-based technology, making the sound and picture quality more vivid and engaging. The show will initially be available in Hindi and English, with plans to add Pali in the future.Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the light and sound show in Sarnath in Nov 2020. The show is screened on the iconic Dhamkha Stupa in the late evening. The upgraded show is expected to start in the next two months, offering a fresh and captivating experience for visitors.Varanasi: The Yogi govt is set to revamp the light and sound show in Sarnath, showcasing the biography and teachings of Lord Buddha in a new and engaging way. Using state-of-the-art 8-D technology, the "Laser Projection and Sound Show" will be displayed with 4K quality and 3-D effects, providing an immersive experience to viewers.The show's duration is being extended from 25 minutes to 45 minutes to cover all locations associated with Lord Buddha's life. According to Rajendra Kumar Rawat, deputy director of tourism, the show will be broadcast using a 7-channel audio system and 8-D technology, enhancing sound effects and quality. The show is likely to start in the next two months.The upgraded show will feature an analogue digital surround system and advanced laser-based technology, making the sound and picture quality more vivid and engaging. The show will initially be available in Hindi and English, with plans to add Pali in the future.Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the light and sound show in Sarnath in Nov 2020. The show is screened on the iconic Dhamkha Stupa in the late evening. The upgraded show is expected to start in the next two months, offering a fresh and captivating experience for visitors.
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