Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
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Historic libraries & universities

Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

Varanasi, India

Established in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi is a beacon of learning with one of the largest libraries in Asia, the Sayaji Rao Gaekwad Library. The renowned Vishwanath Temple within the campus was constructed in 1966 in white marble and stands as a spiritual center for students and visitors alike.

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