The Varanasi Heritage Dossier

The Varanasi Heritage Dossier

Sharing knowledge and promoting participation for the candidature of the Ghats of Varanasi in the World Heritage list

Preface Summary Identification Justification Description History and Development Management & Conservation Pressures and heritage scenario The Ganga river system: natural and cultural heritage Varanasi: the mosaic of Indian culture

Detailed description of each heritage Site
 * Asi Ghat to Pancakota Ghat
 * Prabhu Ghat to Kedara Ghat
 * Chauki Ghat to Chausatthi Ghat
 * Ranamahal Ghat to Tripurabhairavi Ghat
 * Mir Ghat to Bajirao Ghat
 * Durga Ghat to Phuta Ghat
 * Prahalad Ghat to Raj Ghat
 * Scindhia Ghat to Pancaganga Gha
 * The Core: Adi Vishvanatha, Vishvanatha, Vishalakshi Kshetra
 * Other Heritage Property across the Ganga river

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The PIL Public participation for Heritage Conservation and Management - work in progress Varanasi Chronology Varanasi Bibliography

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