HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsBanaras Hindu University
Uttar Pradesh · India
After the city walk, your guide will pause at a popular local street corner where you can explore traditional breakfast options and savor authentic Varanasi flavors. Following this, explore the peaceful campus of BHU, Asia’s largest university, known for its academic history and cultural significance. You may also visit Bharat Kala Bhavan if time permits.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Banaras Hindu University
Welcome to Banaras Hindu University, often referred to by its acronym, BHU. As you pass through the iconic main gate, known as the 'Lanka Gate' or the Mahamanya Malviya Dwara, you are entering more than just a university campus;…
Listen in the app2The Main Gate — Threshold of Transformation
Standing before the massive arched entrance of the university, you are at the boundary between two worlds. The gate is not just a physical structure but a symbol of the 'gateway to knowledge.' Notice the intricate stonework and…
Listen in the app3Sir Sunder Lal Hospital — A Legacy of Healing
A short distance into the campus on your right stands the imposing complex of Sir Sunder Lal Hospital, the teaching hospital for the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS). This is the largest healthcare facility in the Purvanchal…
Listen in the app4The New Vishwanath Temple — The Soul of the Campus
At the very heart of the campus stands the New Vishwanath Temple, popularly known as 'VT' or the 'Birla Temple.' Built by the industrialist Birla family, this temple was envisioned by Malviya ji to be a place of worship open to…
Listen in the app5Bharat Kala Bhavan — The Repository of Indian Heritage
Tucked away in a quiet corner of the campus is Bharat Kala Bhavan, one of India’s most prestigious university museums. Established through the efforts of Rai Krishnadasa, a close associate of Malviya ji, the museum is a treasure…
Listen in the app6The Faculty of Arts — The Cradle of Humanities
The Faculty of Arts is one of the oldest and most architecturally significant parts of the university. This is where the core mission of BHU—the revival of Sanskrit and Indian languages alongside Western humanities—finds its home. …
Listen in the app7IIT-BHU and the Engineering Excellence
Moving toward the western part of the campus, the landscape changes to reflect the university’s commitment to technical and scientific advancement. Here lies the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-BHU), formerly the Banaras…
Listen in the app8Hostel Life — The Pulse of the Community
To truly understand BHU, one must acknowledge the 'Hostel Culture.' With dozens of massive residential halls named after great historical figures—like Birla, Brocha, and Dalmia—the hostels are where the real education happens.…
Listen in the app9Closing
As we conclude our tour of Banaras Hindu University, take a moment to stand in one of the quiet, shaded avenues and breathe in the atmosphere. You have walked through a landscape that is both a historical monument and a living,…
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What is Banaras Hindu University?
Banaras Hindu University is a place in Uttar Pradesh · India with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Uttar Pradesh · India |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 25.2658, 82.9890 |
| Last updated |