Following the expedition to India, the Explore team made a short trip to the tropical island of Bali. The vast majority (93%) of the island's three million residents practice Hinduism, but other elements are included such as ancestor worship, animism, and magic -- all of which are deeply interwoven with various forms of art and ritual.

Kalarippayattu is an ancient martial art originating near the state of Kerala in southern India. It incorporates strikes, kicks, grappling, choreographed martial arts sequences, and weaponry. Here, see two young initiates hone their skills with long flexible sticks in a complex and dynamic series of leaps and rhythmic strikes.

Philanthropist Charles Annenberg Weingarten and the Explore team set out for India, a land ascribed with deep spiritual and philosophical roots - a land of magic. Here, under the inspirational guidance of Swamiji Muni Baba and his beloved Ganges River, they take an unforgettable journey to discover the spiritual nature of philanthropy and find ways in which we can all practice the art of compassionate giving.

The Aarti Festival is held on the banks of the Ganga in Rishikesh. People gather to celebrate the holy river through various religious rituals, accompanied by songs and prayer.

While India is often perceived as a highly religious country, it is actually the largest secular democratic country in the world. Parts of India, such as the southwestern state of Kerala, are as Christian as any part of Europe or the United States. Christianity in India is almost as old as Christianity itself.

Wisdom comes in many forms. A man driving a camel along a rural road gives Charlie Annenberg Weingarten a ride and shares a little-known secret: how to achieve happiness.

Kochi is the commercial hub of Kerala. Ruled by Indian princes since 1102 BC, it became an important spice trading center on the Arabian Sea in the 14th century. By 1503, however, Portuguese traders took control and it became the first European colonial settlement in India - and was later claimed by the Dutch, Mysore, and the English. When India gained independence from Britain in 1947, Kochi was the first princely state to voluntarily join the newly formed nation.

In the waters of Kochi, unique fishing nets known as Cheena Vala, or Chinese Fishing Nets, are used. Kochi is the only place in the world outside of China that uses such nets. The canals and waterways of Kochi are vital to its unique character and way of life.

The Taj Mahal was designed as a mausoleum for Mumtaz Mahal, the favorite wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. While the white domed tomb is the most famous structure, the Taj Mahal is actually a large, interconnected complex of gardens and buildings.

According to Hindu belief, drinking water from the Ganga (Ganges) River with one's last breath will carry the soul to heaven. To attain salvation and for the forgiveness of sins, Hindus will travel from around the world to immerse themselves in the river's purifying waters.