Author: Prof BN Dwivedi

BHU showcases an imperishable memory and the spirit of Bharat Ratna Pt Madan Mohan Malaviya with his firm belief of restoring the past glory of Takshashila and Nalanda vis-à-vis the European universities of Sorbonne, Oxford and Cambridge. His vision is embedded in its unique architectural layout and its content: A magnificent silhouette against the Gangetic sky at dawn with gothic pillars. Banaras (Kashi or Varanasi) has been housing divine men, women and teachers since time immemorial. Continuity of life mirrors here: A dip in the holy Ganga sanctifies both life and death. In this holy city, on the auspicious occasion of…