Banaras: Making of India’s Heritage CityNarrating the making of the Hindus’ most sacred and heritage city of India (Banaras) this book will serve as lead reference and insightful reading for understanding the cultural complexities, archetypal connotations, ritualscapes and vivid heritagescapes that maintain India’s pride of history and culture. |
Contents
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CHAPTER 2 | 49 |
CHAPTER 3 | 104 |
CHAPTER 4 | 140 |
CHAPTER 8 | 255 |
CHAPTER 9 | 269 |
CHAPTER 10 | 303 |
CHAPTER 11 | 321 |
CHAPTER 12 | 364 |
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Common terms and phrases
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