Indic Studies & Indian Knowledge System Series, Pub. 1

This book presents an appraisal of cultural astronomy

and cosmic order among sacred cities of India,

illustrated with Khajuraho, Gaya, Vindhyachal,

Varanasi, and Chitrakut.

The book explains a fresh writ of integrity, harmony, cultural astronomical

reflections, and is profusely illustrated with designs and figures of

which Rana Singh is a master craftsman.

ñ Prof. John McKim Malville, APSc, University of Colorado, Boulder, U.S.A.

Prof. Rana P.B. Singh (b. 15-12-1950), MA, PhD, FJF & FIFSS (Japan), FAAI (Italy),

FACLA (Korea), 'Ganga) 4; Ratnaí, & 'Koshal-Ratna', has been Professor of Cultural

Landscapes & Heritage Studies, and Head of the ì| Department of Geography

(2013-2015), Banaras Hindu University.

He was the President: ACLAAsian Cultural Landscape Association (Korea-India-

Japan), 2018-2023; and serves as President (Asia): RWYC-Reconnecting With

Your Culture (a charter Euro. Comm. & a member UNESCO); Contributing Member:

ICOMOS-IFLA ISC ëCultural Landscapesí; Chief Coordinator: ICOMOS India

NSC ëCultural Landscapesí. Presently, he is a Visiting Professor, Centre of South

Asian Studies, Gifu Women's University.