Definition of Varanasi in the English dictionary
The definition of Varanasi in the dictionary is a city in NE India, in SE Uttar Pradesh on the River Ganges: probably dates from the 13th century bc; an early centre of Aryan philosophy and religion; a major place of pilgrimage for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists, with many ghats along the Ganges; seat of the Banaras Hindu University, India's leading university, and the Sanskrit University. Pop: 1 100 748 Former names: Benares, Banaras.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VARANASI»
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Ancient
Varanasi: an archaeological perspective (excavations ...
Besides the Risipattana concept attached with Sarnath in the Buddhist literature is also corroborated by Aktha. This book adds new chapter to the early history of Varanasi city and Sarnath.
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Jeff in Venice, Death in
Varanasi: A Novel
From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Varanasi: A Pilgrimage to Light
Kashi, Benaras, Varanasi... for centuries it has been the most sacred of Hindu places of pilgrimage, the supreme tirthasthana.
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The walking Shiva of
Varanasi: life, legends & teachings of ...
On life and teachings of Mahātmā Trailiṅgasvāmī, b. 1607.
Vāḍapalli Vijayabhāskararāvu, 2004
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Good Earth
Varanasi City Guide
Varanasi City Guide has been widely appreciated because It captures the tone and spirit of Varanasi from the Indian perspective while remaining highly interesting for the visitor to India. (The Hindustan Times, New Delhi).
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Metabolism of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the ...
This book shows how the biological transport, bioaccumulation, disposition, and toxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in the aquatic environment are influenced by the ability or inability of organisms to metabolize these ...
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Rajput Clan-settlements in
Varanasi District
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Śākta contribution to
Varanasi
This Book Incorporates A Number Of Papers On Multiple Aspects Of Øàkta Traditions Practised In Varanasi Continuing From Hoary Past To-Date.
Ramesh Chandra Sharma, Pranati Ghosal, Jñāna Pravāha (Organization : Vārānasi, Uttar Pradesh, India), 2006
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Jaina Contribution to
Varanasi
The Book Highlights Multiple Aspects Of Cultural Contribution Of Jainism To Varanasi Such As Religion, Philosophy, Literature, Art, Iconography, Architecture And Educational Institutions.
Ramesh Chandra Sharma, Pranati Ghosal, 2006
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Varanasi Down the Ages
On the history and religious importance of the city of Varanasi.
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The confident, comfortable ease that marks Deepak's posture at cremations disappears when he's walking around Varanasi hoping to catch Shaalu's (Shweta ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»
Heavy rains force PM Narendra Modi to cancel Varanasi tour
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was scheduled to visit his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi on Thursday, has been forced to cancel his visit due ... «Zee News, Jul 15»
PM Narendra Modi's Varanasi trip cancelled: Venue of public …
Varanasi: Heavy downpour has led to water logging in the ground where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address 'Vikas Sabha' in his ... «Firstpost, Jun 15»
Varanasi Has Free Wifi. But the Monkeys are a Big Problem.
The clash between the old world and the new is sharply in focus in the crowded 3,000-year-old holy city of Varanasi, the constituency of Prime Minister Narendra ... «NDTV, Apr 15»
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg likes PM Modi's new Varanasi …
New Delhi: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has 'liked' Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post about the Varanasi constituency page launched on ... «Zee News, Apr 15»
36 dead, 150 injured after Dehradun-Varanasi Janata Express …
At least 30 passengers were killed and 150 injured when two bogies of the Dehradun-Varanasi Janata Express derailed on Friday in Uttar Pradesh's Rai Bareli ... «Hindustan Times, Mar 15»
Solar Impulse 2 heads to Mandalay after night stop in Varanasi
The world's only 'no-fuel' solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse 2 took off for Myanmar on Thursday from Varanasi after overnight stopover, ending its weeklong ... «The Hindu, Mar 15»
Solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse-2 lands in Varanasi
Taking off at 7.18 am from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in bright sunshine, the Si2 covered the 1,128 km flight to Varanasi's Lal ... «Times of India, Mar 15»
Varanasi-Kathmandu bus service flagged off
In a step aimed at boosting Buddhist and religious tourism, a direct AC bus service between Varanasi and Kathmandu was flagged off by Uttar Pradesh Chief ... «The Hindu, Mar 15»
Varanasi ghats WiFi hotspots from Monday
LUCKNOW: You can now enjoy a boat ride along the ghats in Varanasi, take pictures using your smartphone and post them online right then, courtesy free WiFi. «Times of India, Feb 15»