The Sacred City Of The Hindus: An Account Of Benares In Ancient And Modern Times

By M.A. Sherring and Matthew Atmore Sherring

Book Overview

The Sacred City of the Hindus: An Account of Benares in Ancient and Modern Times is a book written by M.A. Sherring. It is a comprehensive account of the city of Benares, also known as Varanasi or Kashi, which is considered one of the holiest cities in India. The book provides a detailed historical and cultural overview of the city, its people, and its religious significance. It covers the ancient origins of Benares, its evolution over the centuries, and its current state as a major center of pilgrimage for Hindus. The author also explores the various religious practices, rituals, and festivals that take place in the city, as well as the social and political context in which they occur. Overall, The Sacred City of the Hindus is a rich and informative guide to one of India's most important cultural and spiritual centers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163116130
• ISBN13: 9781163116135
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"