Varanasi Visited

Photo record of a 2019 visit to Varanasi in Utter Pradesh, India. Varanasi is recognised as the spiritual capital of India.Hindu Pilgrims travel to Varanisi to bathe in the sacred waters of the River Ganges's from the Ghats and perform funeral rites.Varanasi's Ghats are access via a network of narrow, busy Alleyways."Varanasi Visited" is a personal photo record of those places and activities.

Narrating 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.

Filling a gap in the literature on communities, this innovative and critical volume proposes the concept of Cocoon Communities. Cocoon communities are highly significant for its members and yet not binding. Membership is voluntary and informal. Weaving together interdisciplinary perspectives, the contributors offer theoretical perspectives and research findings on communities of international students, online mourners, farmworkers, expatriates, and ‘Westerners’ in India. The volume will be of great interest to scholars and students in anthropology, education, social psychology and sociology.

"Traveler’s Delight: Visiting The World’s Top 100 Tourist Places" is an enchanting guide that invites readers on a captivating journey to explore the most iconic destinations around the globe. From the ancient wonders of the world to modern marvels, this book offers a comprehensive look at the diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and historical landmarks that make each place unique. Whether it's the majestic beauty of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the serene landscapes of Kyoto's bamboo forests, or the vibrant energy of New York City's Times Square, every location is vividly depicted with stunning photography and insightful commentary. With practical travel tips and must-see attractions highlighted for each destination, this book is the ultimate companion for adventurers and explorers seeking inspiration for their next unforgettable journey. "Traveler’s Delight" is a celebration of wanderlust and a testament to the enduring allure of travel.

This volume provides a comprehensive account of the valuable tangible and intangible benefits of the development of heritage tourism. Tourism development is widely acknowledged as a crucial tool to foster the development of rural and urban areas. To this end, this book presents nine case studies from international authors that reflect how tourism development is helpful—economically, socially, and otherwise—for community capacity building. The case studies from the countries of Spain, Portugal, Australia, Dubai, Bangladesh, Nigeria, and India demonstrate the uses of various management strategies and methods for rural and urban areas, and cover some of the major topics related to community-based tourism, community capacity building, and community participation in developing heritage tourism. Chapters consider the conservation of heritage resources and tourism promotion of destinations that provide opportunities to local communities to strengthen their economies and social standards. Key features: water conservation in urban landscape as natural, cultural, and historic tourism resources spiritual and religious heritage tourism cultural tourism and the support of public and private funds economic development and its effect on cultural and natural resources public-private-partnerships to ensure sustainable development talent management challenges tribal tourism and tribal festivals, which are the mirror of their culture and could be major tourist attractions The methodologies and proposed management strategies discussed by the book's researchers and professors will be valuable for policymakers, administrators, tourism promoters, researchers, and academicians who are involved with the tourism industry.

During your valuable holiday time you will want to experience the heart of India. Footprint’s Dream Trip India - The North: Forts, Palaces, the Himalaya will ensure you discover the very best this spirited destination has to offer as well as take you to some fantastic out-of-the-way places hand-picked by the authors. From exploring spectacular forts to taking in the wonder of the iconic Taj Mahal, this new guide is packed full of ideas, suggestions and expert advice and will help you design your own dream trip. • Packed with detailed information on where to go and what to do • A hand-picked selection of the very best places to stay and to eat • Full-colour trip-planning section featuring detailed itineraries and maps • Off-the-beaten track suggestions from the author • Compact, pocket-sized format so you can carry it with you • Written by a local expert offering you insider information Footprint’s carefully tailored information ensures that you get the most out of your dream trip.

Describes the culture and history of India and provides recommendations for hotels, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing, entertainment, and holy sites.

This book is a well-researched account of Sri Ramakrishna’s pilgrimages to Kashi, Vrindavan, Navadvip and other places. Swami Prabhananda, the author of this volume, has presented a lucid narrative of these pilgrimages with valuable illustrations and photographs. The wonderful radiant images which the author stirs up in the narrative will help the readers contemplate on the blissful personality of Sri Ramakrishna and kindle joy in their hearts.

A sea change has occurred in the Indian economy in the last three decades, spurring the desire to learn English. Most scholars and media venues have focused on English exclusively for its ties to processes of globalization and the rise of new employment opportunities. The pursuit of class mobility, however, involves Hindi as much as English in the vast Hindi-Belt of northern India. Schools are institutions on which class mobility depends, and they are divided by Hindi and English in the rubric of “medium,” the primary language of pedagogy. This book demonstrates that the school division allows for different visions of what it means to belong to the nation and what is central and peripheral in the nation. It also shows how the language-medium division reverberates unevenly and unequally through the nation, and that schools illustrate the tensions brought on by economic liberalization and middle-class status.

Embark on a soul-stirring quest for spiritual enlightenment with "Spiritual Journeys," the fourth book in "The Inspirational Traveler" series. Traverse ancient pilgrimage routes, embark on transcendent retreats, and explore sacred sites steeped in mysticism and reverence. Through the profound experiences of spiritual seekers, readers will be inspired to embark on their own inner journeys, seeking meaning, purpose, and transcendence amidst the awe-inspiring landscapes of the soul.