How Long to Read The Sacred Town of Sankhu

How Long Does it Take to Read The Sacred Town of Sankhu?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 47 minutes to read The Sacred Town of Sankhu by Bal Gopal Shrestha

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book presents a detailed view of Newar society and culture, and its socio-economic, socio-religious and ritual aspects, concentrating on the Newar town of Sankhu in the Valley of Nepal. The foundation of the town of Sankhu is attributed to the goddess Vajrayoginī, venerated by both Buddhists and Hindus in Nepal and beyond. Myths, history, and topographical details of the town and the sanctuary of the goddess Vajrayoginī and her cult are discussed on the basis of published sources, unpublished chronicles, and inscriptions. The book deals with the relation between Hinduism and Buddhism, with the interrelations between the Newar castes (jāt), caste-bound associations (sī guthi), and above all with the numerous socio-religious associations (guthi) that uphold ritual life of the Newars. All major and minor Newar feasts, festivals, dances, fasts and processions of gods and goddesses are discussed.

How long is The Sacred Town of Sankhu?

The Sacred Town of Sankhu by Bal Gopal Shrestha is 635 pages long, and a total of 161,925 words.

This makes it 214% the length of the average book. It also has 198% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Sacred Town of Sankhu Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 44 minutes to read The Sacred Town of Sankhu aloud.

What Reading Level is The Sacred Town of Sankhu?

The Sacred Town of Sankhu is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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