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From Our Own Correspondent: Roots of an Indian Family Tree

Roots of an Indian Family Tree

BBC World Service - From Our Own Correspondent, Roots of an Indian Family Tree

A special essay from Anu Anand, on how she traced her family tree in Haridwar, India.

Pascale Harter introduces a very personal essay from Anu Anand, on the process of tracing her family tree in Haridwar, India - with the help of several dedicated Hindu priests or 'pandas'.

Pascale Harter introduces personal insight, analysis and memories from Anu Anand. 

In a special essay, Anu recounts travelling to the city of Haridwar and enlisting the help of several Hindu priests or 'pandas' who specialise in genealogy - for she wanted to trace her family tree to its roots. 

Along the way, she learned much about modern India and its history, about her own relatives' part in it and about herself.

(Image: The roots of a huge banyan tree. Credit: Thinkstock)

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