Towards the pilgrimage archetype
Subtitle: the pañcakrośī yātrā of Banāras
By: Rana P.B. Singh.
Series: Pilgrimage & cosmology series ;; 3
Publisher: Indica Books
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Varanasi
Language: eng
Number of pages: 222
Subjects: Hindu pilgrims and pilgrimages -- India -- Vārānasi (Uttar Pradesh); Hindu shrines -- India -- Vārānasi (Uttar Pradesh); Vārānasi (Uttar Pradesh, India) -- Religion.; Vārānasi (Uttar Pradesh, India) -- Description and travel.
Other titles: Pañcakrośī yātrā of Banāras
Description: 'Towards the Pilgrimage Archetype' is an examination of the Hindu pilgrim destination of Pañcakrośī. Topics covered include the background of the archetypal nature of pilgrimage, the historical background and growth of Pañcakrośī, and profiles of thepilgrims who travel there.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-198) and indexes.