Adikashi to Varanasi

Book Details

• Type: Hindi
• Pages: xiv+178
• ISBN: 9788173054075
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher: ARYAN BOOKS INTERNATIONAL
• Size: 19cm x 25cm
• Product Year: 2011

The names Kashi and Varanasi not only indicate the oldest living city but also form the core of Indian culture. The essence of the process of development of technology, religion, spirituality, art, knowledge etc. on the land of India has been organized in the form of long continuous traditions in this region. Therefore, many questions automatically get attached to this city like - how old is Kashi? What are the factors behind the long continuity of the city of Kashi in contrast to the disappearance of other ancient cities? Why did Lord Buddha start Buddhism in this city of Shiva? What is the authenticity of the original form of Shiva, Ganga and Kashi? Etc. The solution of these complex questions is possible only through researches conducted in various disciplines. The literary description of the ancient Kashi state and its capital Varanasi is found in many places in ancient texts, some of which are confirmed by archaeological investigations, and many others are revealed by geological studies. For example, the existence of the ancient capital city is available from Kashi-Rajghat, the post-Vedic Shippattan village from Akatha Puranasthal, the commercial settlement from Ramnagar and the artisan village from Kotwan and Ashapuri. The ancient layout of the Ganga river and other water sources through remote photography and geological studies are also additional evidences. The outline of Adikashi and Varanasi has been drawn in this book through these facts. Important research findings of technical subjects like archaeology and geology are usually not available to Hindi-speaking readers. From this point of view, this book Useful for students as well as for readers who wish to understand historical accounts based on scientific research results without complicated terminology.