Galiyon Ka Shahar: Banaras (गलियों का शहर: बनारस) : Hindi Novel on the Soul of Kashi
Dr Manju Devi spent considerable time wandering through Varanasi's narrow lanes, absorbing every detail with attentive eyes. Brick by brick, doorway by doorway, temple by temple, the city revealed itself as strangely intimate. The platforms, wells, and shrines seemed to whisper that existence itself happens here, in these winding passages. There's something magnetic about these streets; leaving them feels almost impossible, despite their chaotic vitality. Yet within that very aliveness lies a quiet message waiting to be discovered. To bring this work to life, the author consulted extensively with temple priests, boatmen, shopkeepers, ritual specialists, and countless everyday people whose livelihoods thread through Varanasi's fabric. Milk sellers, rope traders, guides at the ghats—each offered invaluable insights that deepened the narrative. This book speaks directly to anyone curious about Varanasi's hidden character and how this ancient city continues to transform whilst remaining fundamentally itself. It's both a portrait and a meditation on what makes this place so utterly unforgettable.
- Author: Dr. Manju Devi
- Publisher: Diamond Books
- Genre: World History
- ISBN: 978-9379380456
- Pages: 112 pages