Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and devi Subhadra are the incarnations of Krishana, Balaram and their sister Devi Subhadra. They are the main deities at Jagannath Puri. In the parampara (tradition) of Jagannath Puri, also known as Shrikhetra, on different occasions the deities have beautiful Shrinagar (Besa). This book elaborates many different Shringars they have round the year. These are: KaliyaDalanaBesh, Pralambasura Damana Besha, Banabhoji Besha, SriKiisnaBalaramaBesha, Bali Bamana Besha, RadhaDamodaraBesha, Laxmi Narayana Besha, Banka Chuda Besha, GajaUdharanaBesha, Padma Besha, Rajadhi Raja Besha/SunaBesha, BadaSingharaBesba, Raghunatha Besha

Study of the importance of Varanasi as a centre for Hindu pilgrimage and the traditional priestcraft of the place.

India is blessed with numerous monuments showcasing the breathtaking architecture and intricate work. The monuments of India are living testimony which pull us back to that particular era and helps us in exploring the history of India. Indian monuments have a rare and astonishing unique architecture which tell us the story of bygone era. Monuments of India are considered as the real treasure and are preserved with great importance. Behind each monument, there is an underlying sense of mystery, intrigue and romance. Indian history has given us the treasure of thousands of monuments across the country, belonging to Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, Christians and other sects. India has very rich cultural heritage as well as ancient civilisation. This aspect is glorified by its splendid monuments. Tourists from all over the world come here to have a glimpse of the monuments of India. Through this book, the author has tried to give the information about the monuments of India in detail.The pictorial presentation adds glory to this book. Nothing has been left untouched in this book. So, it will certainly be an important as well as informative book for the readers.

"Akashvani" (English) is a programme journal of ALL INDIA RADIO, it was formerly known as The Indian Listener. It used to serve the listener as a bradshaw of broadcasting ,and give listener the useful information in an interesting manner about programmes, who writes them, take part in them and produce them along with photographs of performing artists. It also contains the information of major changes in the policy and service of the organisation. The Indian Listener (fortnightly programme journal of AIR in English) published by The Indian State Broadcasting Service, Bombay, started on 22 December, 1935 and was the successor to the Indian Radio Times in English, which was published beginning in July 16 of 1927. From 22 August ,1937 onwards, it used to published by All India Radio, New Delhi. From 1950,it was turned into a weekly journal. Later, The Indian listener became "Akashvani" (English ) w.e.f. January 5, 1958. It was made fortnightly journal again w.e.f July 1,1983. NAME OF THE JOURNAL: AKASHVANI LANGUAGE OF THE JOURNAL: English DATE, MONTH & YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 06 JANUARY, 1980 PERIODICITY OF THE JOURNAL: Weekly NUMBER OF PAGES: 57 VOLUME NUMBER: Vol. XLV, No.1 BROADCAST PROGRAMME SCHEDULE PUBLISHED (PAGE NOS): 5-24, 33-53 ARTICLE: 1. Agriculture Engineering in India 2. Struggle Against Air Pollution 3. Remembering Jagdish Chandra Bose 4. Odissi Dance 5. The Problem Of Sterility 6. Hydro-Power 7. Philosophy of Hindu Marriage AUTHOR: 1. Dr S. R. Verma 2. Dr. S. N. Sen 3. Dr. S. Bhattacharya 4. Smt. Protima Bedi 5. Dr. T. P Saraswathi 6. Mita Rajaram 7. Dr. Abha Avasthi Document ID : APE-1980 (J-M) Vol-I-01 Prasar Bharati Archives has the copyright in all matters published in this “AKASHVANI” and other AIR journals. For reproduction previous permission is essential.

This Book Is An Invaluabel Contribution To Pilgrimage Studies In South Asia. Uniting Meticulous Historical Documentation And Ethnographic Sensitivity, Ishita Banerjee Dubes Scholarship Significantly Improves Understandings Of The Complex Ways Religion And Politics Intertwine In A Sacred Centre. It Provides A Detailed, Subtle, And Compelling Portrait Of Jagannath--The Lord Of The Universe In Puri---Not Only As An Object Of Political Manipulations But As The All-Powerful Subject Of Worship.