Banaras Hindu University
The
Historic Institution
The legendary Banaras Hindu University is one of the oldest educational
institution in India. Founded in 1917, by late Madan Mohan Malviya, the
university has a history of providing world class education. The mission
behind the university was to provide world class education to Indian and
foreign students by the way of Hindu system of teaching. The university
is unique in many aspects. Banaras Hindu University is among the top 3
largest residential universities in the world having more than 128
independent teaching departments.
The icon of Banaras Hindu University is associated more with National
struggle for independence and gaining self-reliance in terms of
Education. It is known as the Oxford of the East. The university is
spread in an area of more than 2000 acres. The campus is very
artistically designed. The university is built in shape of rising sun,
which is believed to be provider of light, hope and energy. The Banaras
Hindu University provides education in many disciplines, which includes
science, commerce, medical, agriculture, management, engineering, law
and many others. The central library here was once the largest libraries
of India. Whole area in the university is covered wth greenery, which
can make anyone feel in the lap of nature.
Main Attractions
New Vishwanath Temple
Also called Birla temple, the New Vishwanath Temple is an absolute
delight to eyes. Built in white marbles, the temple is dedicated to Lord
Shiva. The double storeyed temple has a Shiva-linga on the ground floor,
and an idol of Shiva on forst floor. Carvings of Geeta texts are marked
on the marble inside the temple. It is one of the prime attractions in
Varanasi.
Bharat Kala Bhawan
It is a museum, located in centre of the university. The museum has a
vast collections of miniature paintings, sculptures from first to
fifteenth centuries, old photographs of Varanasi and brocade textiles.
Central Library
The Central Library here has a collection of more than 13 lakh volumes.
The library is designed to facilitate the student in finding the books.
There are sections devoted to books, subjects and types of publications.
The double storeyed building looks like a classical monument. The
construction of library begun in 1921. It is currently the largest
university maintained university of India.
How to Reach
Banaras Hindu University is 10 Km from Varanasi railway station. One
can take Auto-rickshaws, taxis or Hand-rickshaws to reach B.H.U. from
any part of city.
