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Havell, E. B. 1861-1934.

Benares, the sacred city : sketches of Hindu life and religion / by E. B. Havell. With many illustrations. - London : Glasgow : Dublin, Bombay, Blackie & Son, limited, 1905. - xiii, 226 p. : front, illus. (incl. pl.) ; 23 cm.

In the Vedic times.-- The Hindu epics.--Hero-worship.--The advent of Buddha. Sarnath and the latest discoveries. The Jains.--The rise of modern Hinduism.--In the city.--On the Ganges.--The ghâts. Asi Sangam to Nepâli ghât.--The ghâts. from Manikarnika to Barna Sangam.--The temples and sacred wells.--The Panch-tirth and the pilgrimage of the Panch-Kôsi road. The pilgrimage of the soul.--Remains of old Benares. A Hindu-Muhammadan riot. A weavers' colony.--Benares under British rule.

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Hinduism.
Pilgrims and pilgrimages.


Vārānasi (Uttar Pradesh, India)--Description and travel.

DS486.B4 / H2

915.425 / HAB
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