INDIAN'S HERITAGE OF KASHI "VARANASI"
INDIAN'S HERITAGE OF KASHI

Author: SWATANTRA BAHADUR

Publisher: Bookwisehub

Published:

Total Pages: 91

ISBN-13:

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Varanasi India's Spiritual Sanctuary, Nestled along the banks of the sacred Ganges River, Varanasi, known as Kashi in ancient scriptures, is a city that pulsates with the essence of India's rich cultural and spiritual heritage. Revered as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Varanasi is a tapestry of history, spirituality, and mysticism. In this captivating exploration of Varanasi's heritage, we embark on a journey through its labyrinthine alleys, adorned with centuries-old temples, ghats, and vibrant markets. We unravel the threads of history that weave through the city's very fabric, dating back thousands of years. From the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple to the tranquil shores of the Ganges, Varanasi's heritage resonates with the echoes of pilgrims, poets, and philosophers who have sought solace and enlightenment in its sacred embrace.

Living Banaras
Living Banaras

Author: Bradley R. Hertel

Publisher: SUNY Press

Published: 1993-01-01

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9780791413319

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By focusing on contemporary popular religious traditions, the book represents a substantial contribution to the study of modern religious practices in Banaras, holy city of India. This book offers in-depth, ethnographic views of many contemporary popular religious practices that have, for the most part, received little attention by scholars. Topics covered include the Ramlila celebrations, devotion to Hanuman, and goddess worship, and the way that Banarsi Boli, the local dialect of Banaras, supports its users in their identification with the sacred city.

Banaras
Banaras

Author: Vertul Singh

Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited

Published: 2024-05-30

Total Pages: 415

ISBN-13: 9357088709

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Banaras has been home to sages, artists, poets, musicians and seekers from all parts of India. The ancient canon of texts passed down orally by the sages was written and transcribed in the lanes and by-lanes of this city. Over the centuries, the art of grafting and subsuming the religious and cultural ethos became the hallmark of Banaras. In this book, Vertul Singh presents a kaleidoscopic view of Banaras that charts a narrative spanning from the present-day city and its origins as Kashi to the fin de siècle of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, which witnessed the city’s inclusionary development as a cultural and pilgrimage centre, an opulent trading hub and a basilica of political power. Weaving facts, interesting anecdotes and untold stories to make a rich tapestry, this book is an insider’s account and an unparalleled portrait of the city.

Banāras (Vārāṇasī)
Banāras (Vārāṇasī)

Author: R. L. Singh

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13:

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Festschrift honoring Prof. R.L. Singh; comprises contributed research papers on religious history of VaranĐasi, India, Hindu pilgrimage Centre.