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bFrom the enriched mine of books based on Bankura we have become able to collect and enlist only some of the jewels. The books are rich with the minute information about the district. These books are the fruits of the authors' lifelong hard work and their affection for 'Rarh' Bankura well as one of the valuable resource for our website. We are thankful to the authors and convey our heartiest gratitude to them to help us to know our land and our people. Latest Reviews. Highlights of Books

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31

Name of the book

Vaishnabiya Pravabe

Author

Prasanta Kumar Bandyopadhyay

Published by

Satyanarayan Haldar, Suchetana Prakashan,

 

Maheshwarananda Sarani, Bankura

Publishing year

1997

Pages

159

Price (Rs.)

40/-

Theme

The book's main discussion is how Bankura's people were influenced by the different religion and mainly Vaishnab religion at different times. The author discusses about pre - chaitanya era and the first influence of Vaishnab religion, Baru Chandidas, Sahajiya Chandidas, the Padabalees and many other aspects of this religion..

   

32

Name of the book

Vishnupurer Amar Kahini

Author

Shree Fakir Narayan Karmakar

Published by

Sudhansusekhar De, Dey's publishing, 31/1 B, M.G.Road, Cal -700009

Publishing year

1979

Pages

172

Price (Rs.)

15/-

Theme

The author tries to give an authentic history may fallacies information about the historical Bishnupur, its 'Rajah' & its people. Bishnupur's state-politics, defense, revenue-system, social condition, religion, agriculture, trade, art, music -- all has come under his discussion.

   

33

Name of the book

Shilparupamay Bankura

Author

Dr. Rabindranath Samanta

Published by

Anup kumar Majumdar

 

Pustak Bipani, 27, Beniatola Lane, Cal - 9

Publishing year

 

Pages

143

Price (Rs.)

40/-

Theme

The uniqueness of the folk-culture of Bankura is the perfect blend of tribal, folk and classical culture. The author has presented the vast area of discussion from the 'Shilalipi' of Chandrabarma. To the art of Jamini Roy, from the classical music to the folk song of 'Tusu', from the traditional horse of Panchmura to the 'Dashabatar' card of Bishnupur through the word picture successfully.

   

34

Name of the book

Tourism Guide Made-easy

Author

Amitava Biswas.

Published by

The author, Sanskrityayan. 114, Idgamahalla, Bankura - 722101

Publishing year

1997

Pages

230

Price (Rs.)

90/- (including maps)

Theme

It is a practical tourism guide made easy to help identify the location of the spots, views to see easiest way to reach there, board and lodging facilities available. There are distant charts and guides map for tour planning. So it is an important source of information for the travellers.

   

35

Name of the book

Punthi Parichaya

Edited By

Asoke Kumar Palit

Published by

Sushama Palit

Publishing year

1995

Pages

140

Price (Rs.)

95/-

Theme

This book introduces the rare collection of "Punthies" with skillful description, introduction of writers and probable year of writing of those ancient manuscripts; by Sri Hemendranath Palit. Hemendranaths' sincere endeavor saved lots of ancient manuscripts, which are the testimonials of literature; from the jaws of time.

   

36

Name of the book

Bankurar Itihas O Sanskriti [ 1st Part ]

Edited By

Sri Sailen Das & Dr. Namita Mondal

Published by

Sri Sailen Das, Secretary, Loksanskiti Academy, 146/1 Doltala, Bankura - 722 101

Publishing year

1997

Pages

245

Price (Rs.)

70/-

Theme

This edition is like a bright & colourful garland of various flowers. There are captivating discussions about Cultivation, Handicrafts, social tradition, enriched folk culture and the vast potentiality of tourism of this backward district of west Bengal.

   

37

Name of the book

Lokayata Bankura

Edited By

Lilamoy Mukhopadhyay

Published by

 - Do. - , 28/5  Nutanchati, Bankura.

Publishing year

1954

Pages

96

Price (Rs.)

12/-

Theme

The book is a collection of eleven articles based on nature, folk literature, folk culture, folk songs, local gods, festivals, handicrafts etc. by some eminent authors of the district.

   

38

Name of the book

Bankurar Itibrittya

Author

Sri Haridas Chatterjee

Published by

Sri Arunava Chatterjee, Gyan Prakasani, Kamarkuli, Chhatna, Bankura.

Publishing year

Not Available

Pages

92

Price (Rs.)

40

Theme

This is a perfect book to know Bankura at a glance. The book contains information on ancient historical importance, geographical details, human life, weather, art, culture, literature, great personalities, festivals, education, banking, post & telegraph, health, population, resources etc.

   

39

Name of the book

Bankura Saharer Itibritta

Author

Himangshu Kumar De

Published by

Rarh Academy, Katjuridanga, Bankura

Publishing year

1999

Pages

43

Price (Rs.)

20/-

Theme

The author has presented the fragments of events, memories, history, description and introduction of Bankura town.

   

40

Name of the book

The Temples of Bankura District.

Author

David McCutchion

Published by

Writers Workshop Publication.

Publishing year

1972

Pages

63

Price (Rs.)

40/-

Theme

Bankura has the most varied inheritance of temple architecture of any state in Bengal. The author described the temples of various places in Bankura along with the history in an attracting manner. Moreover a detailed list of technical information e.g. location, name, faces types, material used, time of construction, name of builder, base dimension, decoration, type of structure & present condition etc., is a complete reference to be used by the historians, authors, engineers etc. This is a worth to collect and precious book for all book lovers. [Only available at District Library Bankura ].