10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BENARES»
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Benares in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Benares and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
THE. BENARES. MAGAZINE;. A MONTHLY WORK, RELIGIOUS AND GENERAL
LITERATURE. Tekms. — Aunual Subscription, in advance, . . Rs. 16 " Single No.
( or subscription in arrears), R. 1 Advertisements, 2 Annas a line, or Rs. 4 per ...
New from “a definite star on the rise.” (LINNEA SINCLAIR) My name is Raine Benares.
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Between Jerusalem and
Benares: Comparative Studies in ...
When we first went from Jerusalem to Benares, some twenty years ago, my wife
and I met an old man on the Sarnath bus. Not knowing us, not knowing whence
we had arrived, he began to speak to us in hushed tones, as if conveying a great
...
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Zen without Zen masters
Zen Without Zen Master is the first-and still the best-collection of truly contemporary Zen parables.
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The Bone Man of
Benares: A Lunatic Trip Through Love and the ...
A successful screenwriter describes his life as a dropout during the 1970s when, tired of American politics and culture, he embarked on an eight-year odyssey around the world, a journey that took him to the mountains of India, the jungles ...
Surveys the history, places of worship, legends, traditions, and art and architecture of the most holy city for Hindus.
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Guests at God's Wedding: Celebrating Kartik among the Women ...
A fascinating look at women’s rituals honoring the god Krishna.
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Benares: The Sacred Landscape of Vārāṇasī
The book gives a comprehensive view of the complex world of India's sacred place par excellence, also known as Benares.
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Kashi the City Illustrious Or
Benares
TEMPLES,. TANKS,. AND. OTHER. PLACES. OF. INTEREST. THIS chapter is
commenced with fear and trembling, for it seems difficult to tell where it may end.
Benares teems with places of interest and there appears no special reason why ...
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Theravada Buddhism: A Social History from Ancient
Benares to ...
Widely recognized as the classic introduction to the field, Richard Gombrich’s book shows how Theravada Buddhism has influenced and been influenced by its social surroundings.
Richard F. Gombrich, 2006
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BENARES»
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Benares is used in the context of the following news items.
Fashion designers give India's Benares silk a new lease of life
India's age-old Benares silk sari – a rich, painstakingly hand-woven brocade – may yet be saved from turning into a museum relic. Once the ... «The National, Jul 15»
The classic 'Apu' trilogy comes to the Coral Gables Art Cinema
It begins with Apu at 10, living in Benares (now Varanasi). Father, the sweet, unassertive wanderer played by Kanu Bannerjee, ekes out a living ... «Miami Herald, Jul 15»
Masaan: New soulful romantic song 'Tu Kisi Rail Si' featuring Vicky …
Deepak (Vicky) and Shalu (Shweta) are two youngsters living in the highly casteist society of Benares and who fall in love with each other. «India.com, Jul 15»
Sun Sets on the British Empire
Vast tracts of the very best land in Benares, Bihar and elsewhere in the northern and central parts of India are now covered with poppies; and ... «Mainstream, Jul 15»
The Akhand Hindu Rashtra: Micro World Macro Nationalism
The above tract concludes for 'Varanasi Medini' (The whole earth as Benares). This call for Varanasi is not for the composite culture which had ... «Mainstream, Jul 15»
CHAITRA NAVRATRI
The emissaries of the king of Benares passed through the Ashram of the Rishi and, when they saw the noble prince Sudarsana, they ... «The Indian Panorama, Jul 15»
Salaam Bollywood: A mixed bag of films
... Future prize in the Un-Certain Regard section follows the stories of several individuals in Benares, the holy city on the banks of the Ganges. «The Hans India, Jul 15»
Arindam Sil to approach UP government for subsidies
Arindam Sil, who is gearing up to shoot Har Har Byomkesh in Benares soon, has decided to approach the UP government for subsidies, since ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
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ON THE VERANDAH: The musical duo Ablett & Cooper takes the stage at Benares Historic House as part of the On the Verandah outdoor ... «Mississauga, Jul 15»
Scent and sensibility
Constructed from interviews with young, small-town women, Devi is a Benares girl caught in a scandal after a sexual encounter. "There are few ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
