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Varanasi Colleges

Varanasi Colleges List

Department of Education, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith ,Varanasi
Shri. Agrasen Kanya Autonomous P. G. College, ,Bulanala, Permanandpur, Varanasi
Udai Pratap Autonomous College, Bhojubeer, Varanasi
Vasanta College for Women , Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi
Vasanta College for Women, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi
Dayanand Degree College, Ausanganj, Varanasi
Vasanta College for Women, Rajghat Fort, Varanasi
Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Kamachha, Varanasi
Govt Degree College, Chandauli, Varanasi
H C P G College, P. Box No. 1126, Varanasi.
Jagatapur Degree College, Jagatpur, Varanasi
K N Govt Degree College, Ghayanpur, Varanasi
Kalika Dham Degree College, Sevapuri, Varanasi.
L B S Degree College, Mugal Sarai, Varanasi.
Maharaja Balvant Singh Degree College, Gehangapur, Varanasi
Rajakiya Degree College, Chaukiya, Varanasi
Rajakiya Degree College, Jakhani, Varanasi
Sakaldiha Degree College, Varanasi
School of Management Science, Hatua Market, Varanasi.
Shri Agarsen Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Town Hall, Varanasi
U P Singh College, Varanasi
Baladeo Degree College, Baragava, Varanasi
Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Degree College, Bhairava Talab, Varanasi
Jagatapur Degree College, Jagatpur, Varanasi

Varanasi Source of Sanskrit Language

Varanasi-Sanskrit

Sanskrit is not only a traditional language but also a repository of Indian intellectual heritage. Sanskrit is the most primeval among the languages of the world. Its storehouse of knowledge is matchless and one of the most precious treasures of the world. Sanskrit language is a representation of Indian custom and thought, which has exhibited full freedom in the search of reality. The most motivating aspect of Sanskrit language is that it has shown complete broadmindedness towards other languages. Varanasi is a accurate example of Guru-Shishya ritual, which has helped in the growth and development of Sanskrit language.

Starting from the ancient era, Varanasi was the great center of learning of Sanskrit language. Over a period of time, Varanasi has shaped many great scholars of Sanskrit. Many great works of Sanskrit have also been penned at Varanasi. The Sampurnanand Sanskrit University was set up at Varanasi to keep intact the traditional scholarship and to strike a balance between India and western outlooks and to conduct research and to study various aspects of culture and spiritual literature. Over a period of time, this university has contributed towards the development of Sanskrit language by taking up the study and research on Vedas, Vedanta Purana, Ayurveda, Sahitya, Astrology, Theology, Mimamsa, Nyaya, etc.

The Sampurnanad Sanskrit University has played the great role in encouraging the Sanskrit language through translation and publication of specific texts as well cataloguing of manuscripts. It has also coordinated the oriental and occidental currents of thoughts, while preserving the ancient Indian tradition. It has helped in the grooming up of new and talented scholars who are well versed in the knowledge of traditional Sanskrit and fully acquainted with modern thoughts and are capable of carrying on comparative study on modern lines.

Varanasi College, UP College Varanasi

Varanasi College

In Varanasi City there are many colleges and also the Varanasi is known for its Universities and colleges. Udai Pratap College is situated in the northeast part that is in Bhojubeer, of the holy city Varanasi, INDIA. It covers around 100 acres of land. This college is one of the several academic institutions running in the same campus managed by Udai Pratap Educational Society.
Late Rajarshi Udai Pratap Singh Ju Deo the King of Bhinga estate in Baharaich District of U.P. province established this college in the year 1909. At that time, it started as merely a High School but at present there are several institutions running in this campus.

This college of Varanasi, named Udai Pratap College Varanasi started functioning as a degree college in the year 1949 with only a few graduation level courses in Arts and Commerce. Now the college provides higher education in several courses at graduate and post-graduate level. The college has been granted an Autonomous status, getting the authority to design and implement its own courses, and to conduct the examination and announce the results, by UGC and State Government of U.P.(India).

Apart from academic activities, the college has excellent records in the field of sports and games. In the campus it has its own hospital to provide regular medical service to the students and the staff. It has a chain of hostels to provide residential accommodation to its students. In the campus, IGNOU has opened a study center through which thousands of students get distance education in several disciplines.

Varanasi City Visit

“Banares is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend...and looks twice as old as all of these put together”
-- Mark Twain

With the rays of the dawn shimmering across the Holy Ganges, the stepped banks, and revered shrines along the banks are bathed in a golden hue as soul stirring hymns and mantras pierce the morning calm, and every heart pulsates with the fragrance of incense filling the air..for holidayers to Varanasi, it is a physical journey to Lord Shiva’s earthly abode, a sacred destination where salvation of the soul is an irrefutable promise. Famed as one of the oldest living cities in the world, Varanasi, is glorified by myth and legend, and sanctified by religion. It is the place where Adi Shankaracharya taught, Hieun Tsang travelled and the Gahadavala dynasty thrived upto the 12th century. The holy city known as Banaras or Kashi, is a microcosm of Hinduism, a city of classical culture and modern faith. Caressing a rich tradition of art and craft, music and as a centre of learning, Varanasi is also famous for its silk weaving industry the Banarasi silk saree and silk brocades. Come, carve a distinct spiritual heart for yourself.

Visit Varanasi on Events & Festivals

The city of Varanasi has an elaborate cycle of festivals. However, the most important and spectacular-the only ones to involve processions and rituals outside the temples-are associated with the annual cycle. The times and dates vary and are determined by the temple authorities. The most interesting feature of the festivals is the processions that are carried out along the routes. Elephants and musicians lead the processions, especially those for the major festivals.
Chittirai Festival
The Chittirai festival celebrates the marriage of Meenakshi and Sundareshwara (Shiva). Held in the months of April/May, the festival is a grand affair. The festivities last for 12 continuous days. An elaborate wedding ceremony is organised in the Meenakshi temple, and later the deities are wheeled around the city in massive chariots, decorated elaborately. The resounding notes of the nadaswaram and the drums create a vibrant ambience.
Avanimoola Festival
Held in late August or early September, the Avanimoola festival marks the coronation of Sundareshwara (Shiva). The special feature of the festival is its series of plays based on the myths from the legend of the temple. The coronation of the deity and the procession of the images all form an integral part of this elaborate festival.
Teppam Festival or the Float Festival
Usually held during January/February in the Meenakshi Temple, Teppam festival or the float festival is one of the most important festivals of Varanasi. The last two days of the 12-day festival are specially marked as the King's Festival. It was believed to have been started by the Tirumala Nayak, and is celebrated annually to mark his birthday by Tamil reckoning.

The images of Meenakshi and Lord Sundareshwara are mounted on floats or rafts, and taken to the Mariamman Teppakkulam Tank. The illuminated rafts embellished with flowers are floated on the waters of the tank. The floats carry them back to the central shrine amidst chants and music.
Panguni Festival
The festive magic never ends in Varanasi. If Poornima cleanses, Maha Shivratri blesses. If Holika-Dahan is a celebration, Dhrupad Mela is a revelation…. One does not require making his itinerary according to the dates and months of the festivals. One can come and enjoy the festive season anytime of the year here.

Reasons Visiting Varanasi

Visiting Varanasi
Visit Varanasi, which is Called as city of Lord Shiva or city of Ghats or City of Cyclerikshaws or City of immigrant widows, Varanasi as its official name stands today or Kashi for Hindus or Benaras or Anandvan as it was known in ancient times. Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world.

Mark Twain once said that "Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together". Norman Macleod describes Varanasi like this "Benaras is to Hindoos what Mecca is for Muslims and Jeruslem is for Jews. It is holy city of Hindustan. It is visible embodiment of religion."

For any Hindu visiting Varanasi three places are must for his itinerary this is what locals say. The places are Kashi Vishwanath Golden Temple, which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, Sankatmochan Hanuman Temple and Kalbhairav Temple. There are dozens of other places of tourist attraction. The most important is Kashi Vishwanath Golden Temple.