Banaras: Walks Through India's Sacred City

by Nandini Majumdar

Banaras is a city on the banks of the river Ganges. It is the holiest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism and Jainism, and played an important role in the development of Buddhism. It is regarded as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is portrayed beautifully through Majumdar's captivating perspective on different walks around the city. Banaras witnesses thousands of devout Hindus who journey to the banks of the Ganga to wash their sins away. The ghats and the riot of colors only add to the character of this city. Banaras now known as Varanasi is also a major tourist attraction and welcomes thousands from around the world.

Genres: Travel

176 pages, Paperback

First published October 30, 2014

Reviews

[Ankush Rai · Rating 5 out of 5]

Banaras - Walks through India's sacred City
Written by - Nandini Majumdar
Published by - Roli Books Book stats -
Dimensions - 14x1.1x22.2 cm
Pages - 176
Date of Publication - Sept 2014
E-book available
Price - 695 INR

This book is a tour guide to India's holiest City - Varanasi (Banaras). The quality of the book is impressive and all places of tourist interest is covered ,photographs have been used to depict them. All the parts of the city is covered as a heritage walk by the writer and maps on how to reach is also shown. It mentions mythological stories , history of the city, folklores about the places and ghats.The book also covers walks on Sarnath which is a pilgrimage centre of Buddhism. This book is handy and must for the tourist visiting the city and one interested to know about the history,architecture of India's holiest city.

Reader rating - 4.5/5
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[Tanu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have recently visited Kashi it was indeed beautiful and sacred among all other cities in India. I love Kashi, my heart resides in Kashi. Every step u find shivalinga and kaal bhairav Murtis. Three days is not enough to visit but those three days were spent without tension or future awaitings. Wish to reside forever some day with the grace of Shiva I will definitely stay in Kashi.

Har Har Mahakaal🙏

[Aryan Sharma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Expectionally well curated walks through the scared city of banaras. Great writing and the glossy paper use just enhances the feel of the book. Photos by Constantino are desire to look at. This book has just increased by geekness about exploring cities.

[Munish Handa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wanted a more in-depth read on Benaras... but seemed I was skipping through a Lonely Planet blog
Disappointed ... by my choice.... had picked the book online so my fault

[Vari Lemur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait to go to Varanasi to try every single one of the described walks in this supposedly fabulous spiritual city.