Presents various facets of life in the ageless city of Banaras, also known as Varanasi or Benares. The origin of the city is not known. It has been a Hindu sacred city, the home of Shiva, Lord of the Universe, for centuries. Includes prayers and chants, ceremonies and acts of devotions in temples and on the holy river bank; traditional Hindu schools; the 200 year-old observatory, centre of astrology; Sanskrit education at the University of Banaras; traditions and cottage industries; the nearby shrine where Buddha preached his first sermon; Buddhist devotions around it.
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ACMI Identifier
311112
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies - India
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Documentary → Documentary films - India
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Buddhism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Hinduism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Rites and ceremonies - India
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)