Updated:05 October, 2006.
Curriculum Vitae
Prof. Rana P. B. Singh
Date of Birth: 15th December 1950. Nationality: INDIA
Education Degrees: M.A. 1971, Ph.D. 1974 (BHU). Affiliation: Dept. of Geography, Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP 221005. INDIA.
Home Address: New F-7, Jodhpur Colony, BHU Campus, Varanasi. UP. INDIA. 221005: Tel:: 0091-542-2575843
Specialisation: Cultural & Historical Geography; Pilgrimage Studies, Heritage & Ecotourism; Cultural codes, Astronomy & Architectural symbolism; Environmental ethics, Humanism; Rural Land use & Settlements
Language ability: Speak and write: English, Hindi. Read only: Sanskrit
Countries visited and lectures given: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA (& Hawaii), Soviet Union, Thailand.
Teaching assignments: at Dept. of Geography, Banaras Hindu University (BHU): Lecturer (1977-1980), Senior Lecturer (1983-90), Reader (1991- 1998), PROFESSOR (since Jan 1999) Geography, BHU, Varanasi →
Visiting assignment abroad: Japan Foundation Fellow in Geography, Okayama University, Japan, 1980; Visiting Professor, Geogr. & Environ. System, Virginia Tech (P.I. & S.U.), Blacksburg, USA, 1981; Visiting Professor: Karlstad University (Sweden) - BHU-Exchange Programme, 1989, 1993, 1996, 2003, 2006, Linnaeus-Palme Visit. Prof. May 2002 and May-June 2005; R. G. Lister Lecturer, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, 1995; Indo-Japanese Exchange Visiting Professor, Gifu Women’s University, Gifu, Japan, December 2004.
Ph. D. Research supervision: 8 students awarded Ph D degrees, 1988-2002.
Publications
Research Papers : 160 ( Indian Jls./ books : 114; International Jls./ books : 46 )
Research Monographs : 12. Ed./Co-Ed. Research anthologies: 20. Text books : 2 (Practical Geogr.)
Tour guidebooks: 2. Co-ed. Catalogues : 2. Books reviewed (in NGJI): over 240. General articles : 20.
Research Monographs : 12. Ed./Co-Ed. Research anthologies: 20. Text books : 2 (Practical Geogr.)
Tour guidebooks: 2. Co-ed. Catalogues : 2. Books reviewed (in NGJI): over 240. General articles : 20.
Presentation in: International Geographical Congress (IGC): 23rd Moscow, USSR 1976; 24th Tokyo, Japan 1980; 28th the Hague, Netherlands 1996. World Congress of IAHR, the 19th Tokyo, Japan: 24-30 March 2005
U.N.O. Project: Completed UNO-CHBP short term project (Chamaon GS), 1977 and published in 1977.
Notable Academic contributions: Spatio-temporal Dimensional theory of Diffusion. Space Articulation theory in Indian villages. Literary images & Spirit of Place. Ritual Mandala & Sacrality of Space and Time. Pilgrimage Mandala, Sacred Geography & Cosmic Order of Holy Places. Geomancy & Cultural symbolism in Hinduism. Concepts of Sacredscape and Faithscape. Pilgrimage systems and Self Organised Criticality theory, Cultural astronomy and Ordering of Sacredscapes and holy cities. Architectural symbolism and Heritage planning.
Experience with the International Geographical Union (IGU), AAG & UNO: Secretary: IGU Working Group, Transformation of Rural Habitat in Developing Countries,1976-1984; Corres. Member: IGU Commission -Population Geography, 1976-2000; - History of Geographical Thought, 1988-2004; Corres. Member: IGU Study Gr.-Cultural Approach in Geography, 1996-2004. Member, SG on ‘Geography of Religion & Belief Systems’ (AAG, USA), 1989-1998. Consultant: UNO-CHBP, New York, 1977-80; Member, South Asia, IGU Initiative: Cultures and Civilizations for Human Development, 2005→.
Member & Editorship: Life-Member: Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH; L-10517), National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI; L-547); National Geographical Society of India (NGSI; L-108); Assoc./Executive Editor: National Geographical Journal of India, 1986-1995. Editor, Earth Scs. Sect., Jl. of Scientific Research (Sc. Fac., BHU), 1990-1995.
Member in International South Asia Net System: SASNET (Lund Univ. Sweden), JASNET (Gifu Univ. Japan), AASNET (Australia, Curtin Univ. of Tech. Perth), International Research Foundation on SAARC, Tokyo.
Fd President: Society of Pilgrimage Studies (SPS), 1989; Society of Heritage Planning & Environmental Health (SHPEH), 1995; Indian Society of Environment and Culture (ISEC), 1995. Indo-Japanese Friendship Association, Banaras, IJAB, 1984; Indo-Nordic Cultural Association, INCA , 1992.; Indo-Israel Cultural Assoc, IICA, 2002
Chief Co-ordinator (Hon.): New York State Independent College Consortium for Study in India, NYSICCSI, (Program at Varanasi in Nov-Dec.), since 1995→; Friends of World Progr., Long Is. Univ., USA, since 2000→
International Project Collaboration: * Centre for Environmental Tech., Imperial College at Silwood Park (UK), on “Land use and Farming Systems in Peri-urban areas around Varanasi City”, May - Oct. 1999, & April 2000 - March 2002. * University of Colorado, Boulder (USA) and SHPEH on “Cultural Astronomy & Pilgrimage Systems: The Bathers’ Survey, Varanasi”, November 1998 - June 2000; (collaborator: John McKim Malville)
* German Research Council : SAI, Univ. of Heidelberg (Germany) Interdisciplinary Project on “Visualized Space and representation in Varanasi”, 1999-2002; (collaborators: Axel Michaels, Hans-G. Bohle, Rana P. B. Singh)
Promoting & directing: Deep & Pilgrimage-Tourism and Tours; Slide-show lectures on Sacred Places in & around Varanasi , and mass awakening to the heritage preservation.
Awards & Nominations: * American Biographical Inst., ABI: “International Peace Prize”, 2003, “American Medal of Honour”, 2003. “Man of the Year - 1999”, “2000”, “2003”. “Contemporary Who’s Who”, 2003. “Research Board of Advisors”, 1999, 2000, 2000–2003. “2000 Millennium Medal of Honor” - 1999. “Outstanding Man of the 20th Century” - December 1999. *International Biogr. Inst., Cambridge: “Outstanding People of the 20th Century” - 1999. * Marquis Who’s Who (USA): “Who’s Who in the World”, 1999 – 2007.
Address (Res.): # New F / 7, Jodhpur Colony; Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP 221005. INDIA
Tel: +091-542-2575 843. Fax: +091-542-2368 174, c/o Geography. Email: mailto:ranapbs@satyam.net.in
Prof. Rana P. B. Singh : Publications, 1974-2006
Department of Geography, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP 221005.
RES.: NEW F – 7, Jodhpur Colony; Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP 221005.
Tel:(+091)-542-2575 843. Fax, c/o Geography: (+091)-542-2368 174.
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A-1. Research Monographs
01. Clan Settlements in the Saran Plain. A Study in Cultural Geography. National Geographical Society of India, NGSI, Varanasi, Publ. 18. 1977. ISBN: 81-86187-17-0.
02. Spatial Planning. An Approach towards Theory and its Application. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 28. 1978. ISBN: 81-86187-27-8.
03. Rural Development in Indian Environment. A Case of Chamaon Gram Sabha. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 27, 1977. ISBN: 81-86187-28-6.
04. Changing Frontiers of Indian Village Ecology. A Bihari Village. (with R. B. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 27. 1981. ISBN: 81-86187-26-X.
05. Changing Japanese Rural Habitat. The Agricultural Dimension. (with Shogo Yuihama). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 26. 1981. ISBN: 81-86187-25-1.
06. Where Cultural Symbols Meet. Literary Images of Varanasi. Cultural Traditions of India-1. Tara Book Agency, Varanasi. 1989. ISBN: 81-85403-36-8.
07. Sarnath. Cultural Heritage, Museum, Tourism. (with Prem Lata). Tara Book Agency, Varanasi. 1991. ISBN: 81-85403-79-1.
08. Panchakroshi Yatra, Varanasi. Sacred Journey, Ecology of Place and Faithscape. Tara Book Agency, Varanasi. 1991. ISBN: 81-85403-84-8.
09. Towards the Pilgrimage Archetype. Pancakrosi Yatra of Banaras. Pilgrimage & Cosmology Series: 3. Indica Books, Varanasi. 2002. ISBN: 81-86569-30-8.
10. Where the Buddha Walked. A Companion to the Buddhist Places in India. Pilgrimage & Cosmology Series: 5. Indica Books, Varanasi. 2003. ISBN: 81-86569-36-7.
11. Cultural Landscapes and the Lifeworld. The Literary Images of Banaras. Pilgrimage and Cosmology Series: 6. Indica Books, Varanasi. 2004. ISBN: 81-86569-45-6.
12. Banaras: Geography, History and Bibliographic Sources. Sundeep Publs., New Delhi. 2006.
13. Kashi & Cosmos. Ritualscape and Sacred Geography of Banaras. [in preparation], 2008.
A-2 . Edited/ Co-edited Research Anthologies
01. Readings in Rural Settlement Geography. (with R. L. Singh, K. N. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 14. 1975. ISBN: 81-86187-13-8.
02. Geographic Dimensions of Rural Settlements. (with R. L. Singh, K. N. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 16. 1976. ISBN: 81-86187-15-4.
03. Man, Culture, and Settlement. Festschrift to R. L. Singh. (with R. C. Eidt, K.N. Singh). Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi for NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 17. 1977. ISBN: 81-86187-16-2.
04. Transformation of Rural Habitat in Indian Perspective. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi., Pub. 19. 1978. ISBN: 81-86187-18-9.
05. Place of Small Towns in India. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub.21, 1979. ISBN: 81-86187-20-0.
06. Rural Habitat Transformation in World Frontiers. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 30, 1980. ISBN: 81-86187-29-4.
07. * Changing Scene of Rural Habitat in Developing Countries. (with Shogo Yuihama). Proceedings, 24th IGC Okayama University (Japan) Symposium, Dept. of Geography and IGU-WG: TRHDC. 1980.
08. Environmental Appraisal and Rural Habitat Transformation. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 32. 1984. ISBN: 81-86187-31-6.
09. Trends in the Geography of Belief Systems. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 34. 1987. ISBN: 81-86187-33-2.
10. Trends in the Geography of Pilgrimages. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub.35. 1987.ISBN:81-86187-34-0.
11. Literature and Humanistic Geography. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 37. 1990. ISBN: 81-86187-36-7.
12. Environmental Experience and Value of Place. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub.38. 1991. ISBN: 81-86187-37-7.
13. The Roots of Indian Geography: Search and Research. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 39. 1992. ISBN: 81-86187-38-3.
14. Environmental Ethics. Discourses and Cultural Traditions. NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 40. 1993. ISBN: 81-86187-39-1.
15. * The Layout of Sacred Places. Architecture & Behaviour (Lausanne, Switzerland, ISSN: 0379-8585), Vol. 9 (2), 1993: pp. 157-276; includes ‘Introduction’ and an essay on ‘Varanasi’.
16. Banaras (Varanasi): Cosmic Order, Sacred City, Hindu Traditions. Tara Book Agency, Varanasi. 1993. ISBN: 81-85403-92-9.
17. The Spirit and Power of Place. Human Environment and Sacrality. NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 41. 1994. ISBN: 81-86187-41-7.
18. Changing Land and Environment Systems: Scenario to Sustainability. (with S.B. Singh and V.K. Kumra). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 42. 2000. ISBN: 81-86187-42-1. [24 essays].
19. Michell, George and Singh, Rana P. B. 2005. Eds. Banaras: The City Revealed. Marg Publs., Mumbai. [Anthology of 12 popular essays, illustrated with 133 colour photographs; 152pp.]. ISBN: 81-85026-72-6; LC: 2005-318067.
20. Sacred Geography of Goddesses in South Asia. (with Ravi S. Singh), [in preparation], 2006.
A-3. Catalogue-Book (Co-edited)
01. National Geographical Journal of India. Cumulative Index, 1955-1988; also List of Ph.D. Theses in Geography, B. H. U., & List of Publs. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 36. ISBN: 81-86187-35-9.
A-4. Text Books
01. Elements of Practical Geography. (with R. L. Singh). In Hindi. Kalyani Publs., New Delhi. 1991, reprinted 1999, 2003. 433pp. ISBN: 81-7096-443-1.
02. Elements of Practical Geography. (with R. L. Singh). In English. Kalyani Publs., New Delhi. 1992, reprinted 1999, 2003. 433pp. ISBN: 81-7096-441-5.
A-5. Guidebooks
01. Varanasi Region. An Insight Guide to Tourist Places. Tara Book Agency, Varanasi. 1999.
02. Banaras Region: A Spiritual and Cultural Guide. [with P. S. Rana]. Pilgrimage & Cosmology Series: 1. Indica Books, Varanasi. 2002. 404pp. ISBN: 81-86569-24-3.
A-6. Journals Edited
01. Associate/Co-Editor: 1986-1992, & Executive Editor: 1993-1995. National Geographical Journal of India (National Geographical Society of India, Varanasi), a quarterly since 1955, ISSN: 0027-9376.
02. Editor: Earth Science Section, 1989-1995: Journal of Scientific Research (Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi), an annual, ISSN: 0447-9483.
A-7. Co-Editor - Orbis Geographische 1992 / 1993
01. * World Directory of Geography. Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Eckart Ehlers. Edited on behalf of the International Geographical Union. Short information about 16,000 geographers & institutions. One among the 10 Co-Editors: Rana P. B. Singh:- for South Asia. Franz Steiner Verlag, Stuttgart (Germany). 1992, ISSN: 3-515-05940-7.
B. Research Articles
1. -1974 a. Pattern analysis of rural settlement distribution and their types in the Saran Plain. National Geographical Journal of India (Varanasi), N.G.J.I. , vol. 20 (2): pp. 109-127. Reprinted in: Readings in Rural Settlement Geography, eds. Singh, et al, (N.G.S.I., Varanasi, Pub. 14), 1975, ref. A-2, 01: 26-40.
2. - 1974 b. Indian village: its concept, structure and articulation pattern. Geographical Viewpoint (Kanpur), 5 (1-2): 39-43.
3. -1975 a. Distribution of Castes and search for a New Theory of Caste Ranking. Case of the Saran Plain. N.G.J.I. , 21 (1): 20-46.
4. -1975 b. Mechanism of the Diffusion of Clan Settlements in the Saran Plain: Spatio-temporal analysis. N.G.J.I. , 21 (3-4): 172-196.
5. -1975 c. Some methodological components in Rural Settlement research. (with K. N. Singh). Readings in Rural Settlement Geography, eds. Singh, et al. , ref. A-2:01: 26-40.
6. -1975 d. Some approaches to the morphogenesis of India village. (with R. L. Singh). Readings in Rural Settlement Geography , eds. Singh, et al, ref. A-2, 01: pp. 367-375.
7. -1975 e. Shape analysis in Rural Settlement Geography: Qualitative vs. Quantitative approach. (with R. L. Singh). Readings in Rural Settlement Geography, eds. Singh, et al, ref. A-2, 01: pp. 414-452.
8. -1976 a. Mechanism of the Spatio-temporal diffusion of a clan settlement in a part of Middle Ganga valley. (with R. L. Singh, D. K. Singh).Geographic Dimensions of Rural Settlements, eds. Singh, et al, (N.G.S.I., Varanasi, Pub. 16), ref. A-2, 02: pp. 19-32.
9. - 1976 b. Some trends of spatial distribution pattern of rural service centres in Eastern Gujarat. (with K. Mazumdar). Geographic Dimensions of Rural Settlements, eds, Singh, et al, ref. A-2, 02: pp. 174-176.
10. -1976 c. Spatial characteristics of rural settlements & their types in a part of Middle Ganga valley. (with Kl. N. Singh, D. K. Singh). Geographic Dimensions of Rural Settlements, eds. Singh, et al, ref. A-2, 02: 140-148.
11. 1976 d. Baghelkhand Region, a study in Population/Resource regionalisation and development models. (with R. L. Singh, C. B. Singh). N.G.J.I. , 22 (1-2): 7-14.
12. *–1976 e. Mechanism of spatial diffusion of rural settlements in Indian environment. (with R. L. Singh). International Geography ’76, vol. 7. Population Geography, 23rd I.G.C., Moscow (USSR): pp. 367-370.
13. -1976 f. A note on the transformation of village shapes into Thiessen Polygons and Hexagons. Geogr. Review of India (Calcutta Geographical Society), 38 (1): 50-53.
14. - 1976 g. Intra-village spacing: Measurement and comparison. Case of the Saran Plain. (with S. L. Kayastha). N.G.J.I. , 22 (3-4): pp.
15. *–1977 a. Approaches towards Geography of Health - a synoptic review. (with R. L. Singh, B. P. Singh). Geographia Medica (Budapest, Hungary), vol. 6: pp. 1-21; also Prajna (B.H.U.), 23 (2) & 24 (1),1978: 183-98.
16. *–1977 b. An approach towards placing geography in academic world in terms of set theory. (with R. L. Singh). Philippines Geographical Journal (Quezon City, Philippines), vol. 21 (2): 66-69.
17. -1977 c. Spatial and structural analysis of the rural market network and its relation to society in an Indian environment. (with R. L. Singh). N.G.J.I. , 23 (3-4): 151-159.
18. -1978 a. Spatial analysis of rural settlements in an Indian environment, Case of Eastern Gujarat Region. (with K. Mazumdar). Geographical Review of India ( Calcutta Geogr. Society), 40 (2): 108-112.
19. -1978 b. Transformation of the rural habitat: an axiological dialogue and the Indian case. (with R. L. Singh). Transformation of Rural Habitat in Indian Perspective, eds. R. L. Singh & Rana P. B. Singh, N.G.S.I., Varanasi, Pub. 19, ref. A-2, 04: pp. 11-28.
20. -1978 c. Indian Village: its essence and spatial normatives. Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 04: pp. 29-46.
21. -1978 d. A spatial approach to regional development, case of the Garhwal Himalaya. (with R. L. Singh). Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 04: 49-58.
22. -1978 e. Pattern & prospect of service centres in spatial context, case of Giridih. (with H. H. Singh, J. Singh). Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 04: 59-67.
23. -1978 f. Pattern & prospect of service centres in spatial context, case of Sidhi. (with R. L. Singh, C. B. Singh). Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 04: 68-75.
24. -1978 g. Pattern and prospect of service centres in spatial context, case of Ballia District. (with A. K. Singh). Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 04: 76-83.
25. -1978 h. Pattern & prospect of service centres in spatial context, case of Gorakhpur District.(with U. P. Singh). Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 04: 84-94.
26. -1978 i. Pattern and prospect of service centres in spatial context, case of Bastar District. (with G. S. Singh). Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 04: 95-107.
27. -1978 j. Pattern & prospect of service centres in spatial context, case of Siwan. (with S.L.Kayastha, R.B.Singh). Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 04: 108-116.
28. -1978 k. Pattern and prospect of service centres in spatial context, case of Bharuch District. Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds, Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 04: 117-124.
29. -1978 l. Transformation of rural landscape and territory: a study of indigenous system in En. Gujarat Region. (with R. L. Singh, K. Mazumdar). Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds. Singh & Singh, A-2, 04: 183-195.
30. -1978 m. Concept of morphological analysis: some theoretical postulations. (with R. L. Singh). N.G.J.I. , 24 (3-4): 1-16. Reprinted, Recent Concepts in Geography, eds. V. N. P. Sinha and R. B. Mandal (New Delhi: Concept Publishers), 1980, vol. I: pp. 125-138.
31. -1978 n. An approach towards modelling spatial planning in an Indian perspective. (with K. Mazumdar). Indian Journal of Regional Science (IIT, Kharagpur), 10 (1): 32-37.
32. -1978 o. Structural characteristics and transformation of village shape in spatial matrix, case of Gorakhpur Dt. (with U. P. Singh). National Geographer (Allahabad Geogr. Society), 13 (2), December : 143-154.
33. -1979 a. Small towns: essence and role in transformation strategy. (with R. L. Singh). Place of Small Towns in India, eds. Singh & Singh, N.G.S.I., Varanasi, Pub. 21, ref. A-2, 05: pp. 9-24.
34. -1979 b. Small towns of Baghelkhand: a spatial analysis of locations. (with R. L. Singh, C. B. Singh). Place of Small Towns in India, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 05: 25-32.
35. -1979 c. Spatial systems of towns of Dandakaranya: a study of status, shape and structure. (with G. S. Singh). Place of Small Towns in India, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 05: 33-54.
36. -1979 d. Spatial pattern of small towns in Gujarat state. Place of Small towns in India, eds. Singh 7 Singh, ref. A-2, 05: 99-104.
37. -1979 e. Transformation model for rural development in Indian perspective: a geographical approach to spatial inequality. (with R. L. Singh). Productivity (New Delhi; Sp. Issue “Rural Development”), 19 (4): pp. 605-618.
38. -1979 h. Poisson process and cell model properties of village shape in the Middle Ganga valley, India: a comparative study of locational pattern. N.G.J.I. , 25 (3-4): 154-166.
39. *– 1979 f. Spatial pattern and structural characteristics of rural dwellings in Eastern Gujarat Region. (with K. Mazumdar). Geographia (Kuala Lumpur), 13: pp. 37-47.
40. *– 1979 g. Ecological perspectives of rural development in north Indian plain: case of the Siwan Dt. (with R. B. Singh). Geographica (Kuala Lumpur), 13: pp. 49-57.
41. *– 1980 a. Spatial pattern of Thyroid disorder in Eastern U.P., India: a Geomedical analysis. (with B. P. Singh). Geographica Medica ( Budapest, Hungary), 10 (24th IGC Publ.): 61-86.
42. *– 1980 b. Evolution of spatial organization and rural habitat system in a part of Ganga valley, India. Proceedings, Historical Geography, 24th International Geography Congress (Sec.9), ed. T. Tanioka and T. Ukita. Tokyo: Kokon-Shoin Publishers (Japan): pp. 154-160.
43. *– 1980 c. Socio-economic processes in transforming Indian rural habitat: Perspective and strategy. (with R. L. Singh). Changing Scene of Rural Habitat in Developing Countries, eds. Shogo Yuihama & Rana P. B. Singh. Proceedings, 24th IGC Okayama Symposium. Okayama: Geography Dept. & IGU-WG: TRHDC (Japan):61-71.
44. *–1980 d. Socio-economic development & spatial organization in the Middle Ganga valley: A study of spatial strategy. (with A. K. Singh). Changing Scene of Rural Habitat, eds, Yuihama & Singh, ref. A-2,07: 79 - 94.
45. *– 1980 e. Rural water supply and problem of health in village India, case of Varanasi Dt. (with Ram Bilas). Changing Scene of Rural Habitat, eds. Yuihama & Singh, ref. A-2, 07: pp.95-109.
46. *– 1980 f. Socio-economic dimensions and development of Indian interior space: the Dandakaranya. (with G. S. Singh). Changing Scene of Rural Habitat, eds. Yuihama & Singh, ref. A-2, 07: 111-128.
47. *– 1980 g. Socio-cultural space of Varanasi. Ritual Space in India (Art & Archaeology Research Papers, sp. Vol.), ed. Jan Pieper. London: AARP vol 17: pp. 41-46.
48. *– 1980 h. Indian concept of boundary: revelation and perception. (with R. L. Singh). Geography and its Boundaries, ed. H. Kishimoto. Berne, Switzerland: Kummerly & Frey (for 24th IGC, Tokyo): 99-114.
49. -1980 i. Behavioural Geography: Defined and Defended. Recent Concepts in Geography, eds. V. N. P. Sinha and R. B. Mandal (New Delhi: Concept Publs.), vol. I: pp. 147-158.
50. -1980 j. Rural Habitat Transformation: a critique of emerging dimensions. (with R. L. Singh). Rural Habitat Transformation in World Frontiers, eds. Singh & Singh , N.G.S.I. ,Varanasi, Pub. 20, ref. A-2, 06: 11-30.
51. -1980 k. Rural habitat transformation in the Gorakhpur district: a study in spatial strategy. (with U. P. Singh). Rural Habitat Transformation, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 06: 307-327.
52. -1980 l. Trends and strategies of rural habitat transformation in an interior Indian region, the Dandakaranya. (with G. S. Singh). Rural Habitat Transformation, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 06: 558-563.
53. -1980 m. Spatial properties of village shapes in Dandakaranya region, India. (with G. S. Singh). Geographical Review of India (Calcutta Geogr. Society), 42 (1): 50-54.
54. -1980 n. The rural habitat system of Dandakaranya region: a study in spatial pattern. (with G. S. Singh). National Geographer (Allahabad Geogr. Society), 15 (1): 27-37.
55. -1980 o. Urban landscape of Varanasi: a cultural synthesis. (with R. L. Singh). N.G.J.I. , 26 (3-4): 113-123.
56. -1982 a. Evolution of spatial organization and rural habitat system in India, case of Gorakhpur Dr. (with U. P. Singh). International Review of History & Pol. Sc. (Meerut), 19: pp. 37-49.
57. *– 1982 b. Image of Varanasi city: reflection on Geography of Tourism. Frankfurter Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeograpgische Schriften (Frankfurt/ Main, Germany), Heft 41: pp. 161-174.
58. -1983. Growth and perspectives of Japanese agricultural cooperative, Nokyo: case of Takamatsu-Nokyo, Okayama-ken. (with Shogo Yuihama). National Geographer (Allahabad Geogr. Society), 28 (1-2): 235-244.
59. -1984 a. Recent agricultural changes in Niiike-buraku, Japan. (with Shogo Yuihama). N.G.J.I. , 30 (3): pp. 139-152.
60. -1984 b. Structural transformation of Japanese agriculture: National-Prefectural view. (with Shogo Yuihama). Environmental Appraisal and Rural Habitat Transformation, Singh & Singh, N.G.S.I., Varanasi, Pub. 32, ref. A-2, 08: pp. 203-227.
61. -1984 c. Toward phenomenological geography of Indian village: a dialogue of space-time experience. Environmental Appraisal & Rural Habitat Transformation, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 08: pp. 103-115.
62. -1984 d. Lifeworld and lifecycle in India: a search in geographical understanding. (with R. L. Singh). N.G.J.I. , 30 (4): 207-222.
63. -1984 e. Habitat Science: its philosophy and applicability. (with R.L.Singh). Geographic Mosaic: Prof. K.G. Bagchi Felicitation Volume, ed. S. C. Mukhopadhyay. Calcutta University Press, Calcutta : pp. 332 - 339.
64. -1985 a. Geographical approach towards the lifeworld in Indian context. Modern Geographical Concepts, eds N. Prasad, S. Banerjee and G.K. Dutt. University of Burdwan Press, Burdwan : pp. 1 - 11.
65. -1985 b. Changing agricultural indicators, and agricultural regions of Japan. (with Shogo Yuihama). N.G.J.I. , 31 (3): pp. 173-184.
66. -1985 c. The personality and lifeworld of Varanasi as revealed in Shivprasad Singh’s novel: a study in literary geography. N.G.J.I. , 31 (4): 255-268.
67. *– 1985 d. Brahman judges in traditional Hindu society. (with B. R. Hertel). Journal of Deviant Behavior (Washington, D.C., USA), 6: pp. 363-381.
68. *– 1986 a. Patterns of modern urban change in India. (with R. L. Singh). World Patterns of Modern Urban Change, ed. M. P. Conzen. Geography Papers 217-218, Chicago: University of Chicago Press: pp. 175-193.
69. -1986 b. Siva’s universe in Varanasi. Varanasi Through the Ages, eds. T. P. Verma, et al. Varanasi: Bhartiya Itihas Samkalan samiti, Pub. 4 : pp. 303-311.
70. -1986 c. Emergence of the Geography of Belief Systems: contributions from Geographia Religionum. N.G.J.I. , 32 (4): 319-324.
71. -1987 a. Emergence of the Geography of Belief Systems (GBS) and search for identity in India. N.G.J.I. , 33 (2): 184-204.
72. -1987 b. Toward myth, cosmos, space and mandala in India: a search in the Geography of Belief Systems. N.G.J.I. , 33 (3) : 305-326.
73. -1987 c. The Pilgrimage Mandala of Varanasi/Kashi: a study in sacred geography. N.G.J.I. ,33 (4): 493-524.
74. -1987 d. Peregrinology and geographic quest (with bibliography: 580). N.G.J.I. , 33 (4): 525-564.
75. -1987 e. Religious fair, spatial affinity and economics in India: case of Dadri Mela (Ballia Dt.). (with S. B. Singh & A. K. Singh). N.G.J.I. , 33 (3): 277-304.
76. -1988 a. The image of Varanasi: sacrality and perceptual world. N.G.J.I. , 34 (1): 1-32.
77. *– 1988 a. Interplay of sacred space and sacred time in Hindu belief system. Spiritual Attitudes and Environment (Geistenshaltung und Umbelt), ed. Werner Kreisel. Abhandlungen zur Geschichte der Geowissenschaften und Religion/Umwelt-Forschung, Band 1. Alano Edition herodot, Aachen (Germany): pp. 439-454.
78. -1988 c. Mathura Mandala: Territory and sacrality. (with D. P. Dubey). A History of Braj Region, eds. T. P. Verma, et al. ,Varanasi: Bhartiya Itihas Samkalan Samiti, Pub. 6: pp. 189-200.
79. -1988 d. The Image of the City: case of Deoria town, India. (with R. P. Shahi). N.G.J.I. , 34 (3): 187-206.
80. -1989 a. The religious landscape of Deoria town: a study in sacred geography of space and time. (with R. P. Shahi). N.G.J.I. , 35 (2): 163-190.
81. -1989 b. Regional development planning of Garhwal region: Spatial approach. (with R. L. Singh). Studies in Himalayan Ecology and Development Strategies, eds. T. V. Singh & J. Kaur. New Delhi: Himalayan Books: (chapter 22), pp. 215-222.
82. -1990. Literary images, cultural symbols and intimate sensing: The Ganga river in Varanasi. N.G.J.I. , 36 (1-2): 117-128.
83. -1991 a. Rama’s route after banishment: a geographical viewpoint. Journal of Scientific Research, Sp. vol., 41 (B): 39-46.
84. -1991 b. Panchakroshi Yatra, Varanasi: Sacred journey, ecology of place, and faithscape. N.G.J.I. , 37 (1-2): 49-98.
85. -1992 a. The Geography of Religion in India: Perspectives and Prospects. N.G.J.I. , 38: 27-38.
86. -1992 b. The Geography of Pilgrimages in India: Perspective and Prospects. N.G.J.I. , 38: 39-54.
87. -1992 c. The National Geographical Society of India: Development and Prospects. N.G.J.I. , 38: 325-338.
88. *–1992 d. Nature and Cosmic integrity: a search in Hindu geographic thought. GeoJournal (Kluwer, Dordrecht, Netherlands), 26 (2): 139-147. # Reprinted as No. 126. - 1999 b.
89. *–1993 a. Cosmic layout of Hindus’ sacred city, Varanasi. Architecture & Behaviour (Lausanne, Switzerland), 9 (2): 239-249.
90. -1993 b. Cosmos, Theos, Anthropos: An inner vision of sacred ecology in Hinduism. N.G.J.I. , 39: 113-130.
91. -1993 c. Varanasi: The Pilgrimage mandala, geomantic map & cosmic numbers. Banaras (Varanasi): Cosmic Order, Sacred City, Hindu Traditions, ed. Rana P. B. Singh (Varanasi: Tara Book Agn.), ref. A-2, 16: 37-84.
92. -1993 d. The Ganga Ghats, Varanasi: The Riverfront landscape. Banaras (Varanasi), ed. Rana Singh, ref. A-2, 16: pp. 65-102.
93. -1993 e. Siva’s Universe in Varanasi. Banaras (Varanasi), ed. Rana Singh, ref. A-2, 16: pp. 155-162.
94. -1993 f. Sarnath: Cultural history, museum & tourist sites. Banaras (Varanasi), ed. Rana Singh, ref.A-2, 16: pp.235-256.
95. -1993 g. Varanasi: Demographic Profile - From ancient to late 1820s and the present state. Banaras (Varanasi), ed. Rana Singh, ref. A-2, 16 : pp. 279-288.
96. - 1993 h. Varanasi: A World heritage city: The frame, historical accounts. Banaras (Varanasi), ed. Rana Singh, ref. A-2, 16 : pp. 297-316.
97. *–1993 i. Sacred time and sacred geometry in Hinduism. NIASnytt (Nordic Insitute of Asian Study, Copenhagen, Denmark), No. 3, September : pp. 32-34.
98. *–1994 a. Water symbolism and sacred landscape in Hinduism: a study of Benares. Erdkunde (Bonn, Germany), Bd. 48 (3), September : pp. 210-227.
99. *– 1994 b. Time and Hindu ritual in Varanasi: a study of sacrality and cycles. Geographia Religionum (Berlin, Germany), Bd 8: pp. 123-138.
100. *– 1994 c. Modern Varanasi: Place and society in Shivprasad Singh’s Street Turns Yonder. In, Writing the City: Eden, Babylon and the New Jerusalem, eds. Paul Simpson-Housley and Peter Preston. Routledge, London (UK): pp. 220-240.
101. -1994 d. The sacred geometry of India’s holy city, Varanasi: Kashi as Cosmogram. N.G.J.I. , vol. 40: 189-216.
102. -1994 e. Pilgrimage and tourism at Muktinath, Nepal: sacrality and spatial structure. (with P. C. Poudel). N.G.J.I., vol. 40 : pp. 249-268.
103. -1994 f. Chitrakut: The frame and network of the faithscape and sacred geometry of a Hindu tirtha. (with D. P. Dubey). N.G.J.I. , vol. 40 : pp. 307-332.
104. -1994 g. Varanasi: Cosmic order and cityscape. I . Sun images and shrines. Architecture + Design (New Delhi), Vol. 11 (6), November-December : pp. 75-79.
105. -1995 a. Varanasi: Cosmic order and Cityscape. II . Ganesha images and shrines. Architecture + Design (New Delhi),Vol. 12 (1), January-February : pp. 99-101.
106. -1995 b. Varanasi: Cosmic order and Cityscape. III . Shiva’s universe and pilgrimage journeys. Architecture + Design (New Delhi), Vol. 12 (2), March-April : 83-85.
107. -1995 c. Cosmic order and Cityscape of Varanasi (Kashi): The Sun images and cultural astronomy. (with J. M. Malville). N.G.J.I. , Vol. 41 (1), March : pp.69-88. Reprinted in, Cultural Geography: Form and Process, eds. N. Grover and K.N. Singh. Concept Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2004: pp. 202-220.
108. -1995 d. Towards deeper understanding, Sacredscape and Faithscape: an exploration in Pilgrimage studies. N.G.J.I. , Vol. 41 (1), March : pp. 89-111.
109. -1995 e. Heritage ecology and caring for the earth: a search for preserving harmony and ethical values. N.G.J.I. , Vol. 41 (2), June : pp. 191-216.
110. -1995 f. Identity of Geography in India beyond 2000: a search for sensitivity for future. N.G.J.I., Vol. 41 (3): 263-281.
111. -1995 g. Varanasi: Ganesa images and shrines in the cityscape. In, D. P. Dubey, ed. Pilgrimage Studies. Sacred Places, Sacred Traditions. Society of Pilgrimage Studies, Allahabad, Pub. 3 : pp. 209-220.
112. *– 1995 h. Sun shrines, images and alignments at Varanasi. The Ley Hunter ( Cornwall,UK), No.TLH 123, Summer: pp. 20-26.
113. *– 1995 i. Visual astronomy in the mythology and ritual of India: the Sun temples of Varanasi. (with J. M. Malville). Vistas in Astronomy. An International Review Journal (Oxford, UK), Vol. 39 (4): 431-449.
114. *– 1996 a. Varanasi: Siva’s universe and pilgrimage journeys. The Ley Hunter (Cheltenham, UK), No. TLH 125, Autumn : pp. 24-29.
115. *– 1996 b. The Ganga River and the spirit of sustainability in Hinduism. In, James & Roberta Swans, eds. Dialogues with the Living Earth. Quest Books, Theosophical Publ.House, Wheaton, IL, USA: pp. 86-107.
116. *– 1997 a. Sacred space and pilgrimage in Hindu society: the case of Varanasi. In, R. H. Stoddard and Alan Morinis, eds. Sacred Places, Sacred Spaces. The Geography of Pilgrimages. Geoscience & Man, vol. 34.Louisiana State University Press, Baton Rouge, USA: pp. 191-207.
117. *– 1997 b. Sacredscape and urban heritage in India: contestation and perspective. In, Brian Shaw and Roy Jones, eds. Contested Urban Heritage. Voices from the Periphery. Ashgate, London, UK : pp. 101-131.
118. -1997 c. Sacredscape, cosmic territory & faithscape: Goddess territory of Vindhyachal, India. N.G.J.I. ,vol. 43 (3), September : pp. 237-263.
119. -1997 d. Urban heritage in India: Towards orientation to planning. (with Ravi S. Singh). In, A. K. Singh, et el., eds. Strategies in Development Planning. Deep & Deep Publs., New Delhi : pp.289 -304.
120. *– 1997 e. The Spirit and power of place. The Ley Hunter (Stroud, UK), No.TLH 127, Summer: 30-32.
121. *– 1998 a. Khajuraho, India: a search in landscape geometry and cosmo-vision. (with J. M. Malville). The Ley Hunter (Stroud, UK), No. TLH 132, Winter : pp. 15-18.
122. *– 1998 b. An Indian perspective on sacred land: Khajuraho temples. (with J.M. Malville). PLACE (Norwich, UK),No. 5: pp. 20-21.
123. *– 1998 c. Sacred journey, sacredscape and faithscape: an experience of Panchakroshi pilgrimage, Varanasi (India). The Pennsylvania Geographer (Johnstown, PA, USA),Vol. 36 (1) : pp. 55-91.
124. *– 1998 d. Health hazard and ecosystem in high altitude Himalaya, India. (with J. K. Mishra). International Medical Journal (JICEF, Tokyo, Japan), Vol. 5 (4), December: pp. 255-257.
125. *– 1999 a. Rethinking development in India: Perspective, crisis and prospect. In, David Simon and Anders Närman, eds. Development as Theory and Practice. DARG Ser.1. Longman, Harlow, UK: pp. 55-75.
126. *– 1999 b. Nature and cosmic integrity: a search in Hindu geographic thought. In, Anne Buttimer and Luke Wallin, eds. Nature and Identity in Cross-Cultural Perspective. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht (Netherlands) : pp. 69-86. [Reprinted from GeoJournal, vol. 26 (2),1992: pp. 139-147; ref. 88]
127. - 1999c. Sacredscape, Manescape and Cosmogony at Gaya, India: A study in Sacred Geography. National Geographical Jl. of India (ISSN: 0027-9374/1075), vol. 45 (1-4): 32 – 61.
128. - 2000 a. Ethical values and spirit of sustainability in Indian thought. In, Allen Noble, B. Thakur, A. B. Mukerji & Frank Costa, eds. Geographic and Planning Research Themes for the New Millenium. Vikas Publ. House Pvt Ltd, New Delhi : pp. 445 - 458.
129. - 2000 b. Chitrakut: A Hindu tirtha and its Cosmic geometries. (with D. P. Dubey & J. M. Malville). In, J. M. Malville & L. M. Gujral, eds. Ancient Cities, Ancient Skies: Cosmic Geometries & Ritual Landscape in India. Aryan Publ., New Delhi for Indira Gandhi National Centre for Art, IGNCA: pp. 40-57.
130. - 2000 c. Kashi as Cosmogram: Sacred Geometry of Varanasi. In, J. M. Malville & L. M. Gujral, eds. Ancient Cities, Ancient Skies. Aryan Publ., New Delhi for IGNCA : pp. 58-81.
131. -2000 d. The Sun and its temples at Varanasi: meaning and pattern in the three worlds of Kashi. (with J. M. Malville). In, Malville & Gujaral,eds. Ancient Cities, Ancient Skies. Aryan P.,IGNCA New Delhi: 82-99.
132. *– 2000 e. Sacredscape, Faithscape and Cosmic Geometry: A Study of Holy Places of north India. (with J.M. Malville). In, Esteban C. & Belmonte J.A. (eds). Astronomy and Cultural Diversity. (Proceedings, Oxford VI & SEAC 99 Int’nal Conf., June 21-29, 1999, La Laguna, Spain). OAMC. Santa Cruz de Tenerife: pp. 99-106.
133. *– 2000 g. Change and continuity in village India: crisis and prospects in Chamaon. (with Gerhard Gustafsson, K. Lejonhud & K.I. Vålvik). FENNIA, International Jl. of Geography (Geogr. Soc. of Finland, Helsinki). vol. 178 (No.2): 203 – 214.
134. - 2000 h. Sustainable heritage tourism: Framework, perspective and prospect. (with Pravin S. Rana). National Geographical Jl. of India, vol. 46 (1-4): 141 – 158.
135. -2000 i. Development crisis in India: From scenario to re-thinking. Annals, National Assoc. of Geographers, India (NAGI, New Delhi), vol. 22 (1): 69 – 86.
136. -2001 a. The Structure of Peri-Urban Agricultural Environment in Varanasi Development Region. (with Chandra Sen). National Geographical Jl. of India, vol. 47 (1-4): 61 – 72.
137. -2001b. Rationales for including Varanasi as Heritage City in the UNESCO World Heritage List. (with Vrinda Dar and Pravin S. Rana). National Geographical Jl. of India, vol. 47 (1-4): 177 – 200.
138. -2001c. The future of heritage tourism in Varanasi: scenario, Prospects and Perspectives. (with Pravin S. Singh). National Geographical Jl. of India, vol. 47 (1-4): 201 – 218.
139. *– 2001 d. The Holy city and the Cultural Tradition of Pilgrimage Mandala in India: Cosmic Geometries of Kashi (Varanasi) and Gaya. Cultural Approach in Geography at the turn of New Millenium, eds. M. R. Hashemi and M. Papoli-Yazdi. University of Mashhad Press, Mashhad (Iran).
140. – 2001 e. Obituary. Professor Ram Lochan Singh (b. 20-03-1917, d. 20-12-2001). Annals, National Assoc. of Geographers, India (NAGI, New Delhi), vol. 21 (2), December: 92-93.
141. -2002a. Sacred Geography of Goddesses in Kashi (Varanasi). (with Ravi S. Singh, Pravin S. Rana). Journal of Geography, vol. 3 (Theme: Social Geography, eds. H.N. Sharma and A.K. Bhagabati; Dept. of Geography, Gauhati University, Guwahati, AS, India), October: pp. 11 – 35.
142. *– 2002 b. Development in India: Scenario and Ideology. (with Ravi S. Singh). Towards a New Regional and Local Development Research Agenda, eds. Anders Närman and K. Karunanayake. Dept. of Geography, Goteborg University (Sweden), series B, No. 100 and Centre for Development Studies, University of Kelaniya (Sri Lanka), No. 1: pp. 65-78.
143. – 2004 a. Pilgrims to Kashi: Self-Organized Patterns in Space and Time. (with John McKim Malville). In, Sociology of Pilgrims; ed. P. K. Choudhary. Kalpaz Publs., Delhi: pp. 163 – 176.
144. - 2004 b. Behavioural Perspective of Pilgrims and Tourists in Banaras; [with Pravin S. Rana], in, The Tourist - A Psychological Perspective; ed. Aparna Raj ; Kanishka, New Delhi: pp. 187-206.
145. *– 2004 f. Book Review, “Volwahsen, Andreas (2002). Imperial Delhi: the British Capital of the Indian Empire. Prestel Verlag, Munich and London”. Urban Morphology: Journal of the International Seminar on Urban Form (Versailles, France), vol. 8 (1): 57-58.
146. – 2004 g. The Ganga Riverfront in Varanasi, a Heritage Zone in Contestation. Context: Built, Living and Natural, (DRONAH, Gurgaon, HR, India), vol. 1, no. 1, September: pp. 25-30.
147. – 2004 h. Cultural Geography of India, 2000-04 [with Ravi S. Singh]; in, Progress in Indian Geography, 2000-2004 (A Country Report), ed. Sharma, H. N. Presented to the 30th International Geography Congress, Glasgow, UK (August 15-20, 2004). INSA National Committee of Geography, New Delhi: 139-146.
148. – 2004 i. Historical Geography of India, 2000-04 [with Ravi S. Singh]; in, Progress in Indian Geography, 2000-2004 (A Country Report), ed. Sharma, H. N. Presented to the 30th International Geography Congress, Glasgow, UK (August 15-20, 2004). INSA National Committee of Geography, New Delhi: 147-154.
149. *– 2004 j. Development Crisis in India: From Scenario to Re-thinking. [with Ravi S. Singh]. South Asian Affairs (CSAS, Gifu Women’s University, Japan; ISSN: 1349-8851), vol. 1, No. 1, November: pp. 12-30.
150. – 2005 a. Pilgrimage-tourists to Varanasi (Kashi): Critique of the theories, and a search for Self-Organised Patterns in Space and Time; [with John M. Malville], in, Advances in Tourism Theory and Practice: Perspectives from India, eds. George, Babu P. and Swain, Sampad. Abhijeet Pubs, New Delhi: 01-24.
151. *– 2005 b. The Geography of Hindu Pilgrimage in India: From Trend to Perspective; in, Geografia I Sacrum: Festschrift to Prof. Antoni Jackowski, eds. Bołesław Domański and Stefan Skiba. Institute of Geography and Spatial Management of the Jagiellonian University, Kraków (Poland); Vol.2: 417-429.
152. – 2005 c. Singh, Rana P.B. ; Gustafsson, Gerhard and Lejonhud Kristina 2005. Changing Land and Changing Lifeworld: A study of Chamaon Village, Varanasi – 1954-2004. Eastern Anthropologist, (EFCS Lucknow, pub. by Serials Publs., New Delhi), Special Number: "Rural Profile: Scenario 2005", vol. 58 (nos.3-4), July-December: 593-604. Also, in Singh, M. B. ed. 2005. Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (Land, Water, Forest). Tara Book Agency, Varanasi: pp. 293-305.
153. – 2005 d. Rural Profile and Geographical Concerns: Past and Future. Eastern Anthropologist (EFCS Lucknow, pub. by Serials Publs., New Delhi), Special Number: "Rural Profile: Scenario 2005"., vol. 58 (nos.3-4), July-December: 619-624.
154. – 2005 e. Growth of the City, Banaras. In, Banaras: the City Revealed; eds. George Michell and Rana P.B. Singh. Marg Publs., Mumbai: 22-29.
155. – 2005 f. Kashi as Cosmogram: The Panchakroshi Route and Complex Structures of Varanasi; [with Fukunaga, Masaaki], in Pilgrimage and Complexity, eds. John M. Malville and B. N. Saraswati; DK Printworld, Delhi for IGNCA: 87 – 98.
156. – 2005 g. Death and transformation at Gaya: Pilgrimage, ancestors, and the Sun; [with John M. Malville and Anne L. Marshall], in Pilgrimage and Complexity, eds. John M. Malville and B. N. Saraswati; DK Printworld, Delhi for IGNCA: 99-111.
157. *– 2006 a. Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi (1869‑1948). In, Fifty Key Thinkers on Development, ed. David Simon. Routledge, London & New York: pp. 106-111.
158. *– 2006 b. Pilgrimage in Hinduism, Historical Context and Modern Perspectives”; in, Tourism, Religion, and Spiritual Journeys, eds. Dallen J. Timothy and Daniel H. Olsen; Routledge, London & New York: 220-236.
159. *– 2006 c. Goddesses in Kashi (Varanasi): Spatial Patterns and Symbolic Orders; [with Ravi S. Singh], in, Visualised Space in Banaras: Images, Maps, and the Practice of Representations, eds. Martin Gaenszle and Jörg Gengnagel. (Ethno-Indology Series, vol.4. Heidelberg Studies in South Asian Rituals). Harrassowitz Verlag, Wiesbaden: 41 – 68.
160. – 2006 d. Varanasi, the eternal city of India; [with Ravi S. Singh], in, Misra, R. P. ed. Million Cities of India. Concept Publ., New Delhi.
161. – 2006 e. Culture and Civilisation for Human Development: Perspectives in India on the Gandhian Path; in Maiti, Prasenjit (ed.) Development Studies (Volume 2). Atlantic Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi.
162. – 2006 f. Representation of Kashi through the Cartographic Art in the 19th Century. In, Contribution of Banaras to Indian Art and Culture (Proceedings of a National seminar, 22-24 March 2004); eds. Ananda Krishna and Mukul Raj Mehta. Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Simla.
C: Report:
1. Singh, Rana P.B. (chairman and editor) and Dar, Vrinda (associate) 2002 (April 15). The Riverfront and Old City Heritage Zone of Varanasi. Nomination Proposal for inscription in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Varanasi Development Authority, Varanasi (India). 174pp + 70 figures/ maps (locational, site plans, cross sections), 70 plates of photographs, including historical outline and Selected Bibliography.
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* Publication in the International Journal / Research Anthologies, published abroad (outside India).
Publications
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Publications
National Inter-national TOTAL National Inter’nal (InPress/ Process)
A-1. Research Monographs 12 --- 12 2 ---
A-2. Edited/ Co-edited vols. 19 2 21 2 ---
A-3. Co-Ed. Catalogue/Directory 1 1 2 --- ---
A-4. Text Books (co-authored) 2 --- 2 --- ---
A-5. Guidebooks (Banaras Region) 2 --- 2 --- ---
A-6. Journals edited 2 1 3 --- ---
A-7. Co editor, World Directory of
Geography, 1992/ 1993 --- 1 1 --- ---
B. Research Papers 115 46 161 2 3
C. Plan/ Project Report 1 --- 1 --- ---
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Prof. Rana P. B. Singh : Paper Presentation in Conferences/ Seminars
A. International (held outside India)
01. 1976. 23rd IGU (International Geographical Union) Congress, USSR: (a) Pre-Congress Symposium on ‘Rural Settlements in Monsoon Lands’, Tashkent; (b) Main Congress at Moscow: 21 July - 1 August.
02. 1980. 24th IGU Congress, Japan: (a) Pre-Congress Symposium on ‘ Rural Settlements in Developing World’, Okayama University: 25 - 30 August; (b) Main Congress at Tokyo: 1 - 12 September.
03. 1990. International Conference on ‘Town to City and Beyond’, Kathmandu, Nepal : 14 -17 October.
04. 1993. Int. Conference on ‘Banaras as Place of Pilgrimage’, University of Bern, Switzerland : 25 May.
05. 1993. Int. Congress on ‘Openness in Research’, Utrecht, The Netherlands : 10-12 June.
06. 1995. 9th Int. Congress of Historical Geographers, Pre-Cong. Symposium ‘Landscape & Identity’, National University of Singapore, Singapore : 27-30 June.
07. 1995. 9th Int. Congress of Historical Geographers; Univ. of Technology, Perth, Australia : 3 – 10 July.
08. 1995. Int. Conf. on ‘Geography Beyond 2000’, 50th Celebration of Geography Department, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand : 27 - 30 October.
09. 1996. 28th IGU, International Geographical Union, Congress, The Hague, The Netherlands : 4 - 10 August.
10. 1996. 28th IGU Post-Congress Symp. on ‘Perspective of Indian Geography towards Future’, State University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands : 10 - 12 August.
11. 1997. Int. Conf. of Development Geography on ‘Rethinking Development’, Sida-Sando, Sweden: 14 -17 June.
12. 1999. Int. Conf. on Development Geography; University of Vaasa, Vaasa, Finland : 21-23 June.
13. 1999. The 6th Oxford & SEAC Conference, ‘Astronomy & Cultural Diversity’; Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos, La Laguna (Tenerife), Spain: 24-29 June.
14. 2001. Int. Conf.: Towards an Electronic Cultural Atlas: E-publishing & Knowledge Management in the Humanities, and ECAI Technical & Workgroup Meet; University of Sydney, Australia: 12-16 June .
15. 2001. International SASNET Workshop ‘Global Networking in South Asian Studies’; Lund University, Sweden: 27-28 August
16. 2002. International Seminar, ‘Visualising the Sacred Space of Banaras’; SAI Heidelberg University, Germany: 22-25 May
17. 2003. International Interdisciplinary Conference: Symbology, Myths, History: Weapons and Wars in, From Rudra to Mahatma Gandhi; State University of Milan, Milan, Italy: 19-20 May.
18. 2003. 3rd International Convention of Asia Scholars, ICAS 3, Singapore: 19-22 August.
19. 2004. International Meet, “Problems of Enlisting in the UNESCO Heritage List”; Vienna, Austria: 3-4 July.
20. 2004. The 18th European Congress of Modern South Asian Studies; Lund University, Sweden: 6-9 July. Served as a Panel Organiser and Chairman, Panel 46: “Sacred Places and Conservation of Heritage”.
21. 2004. International Workshop on ‘Cooperation Project between Gifu (Japan) and Varanasi (India) for Heritage Promotion’; Gifu, Shirakawa-go, Takayama, Tokyo, Japan: 8 to 18 December.
22. 2005. The 19th World Congress of the IAHR, International Assoc. of History of Religions, Takanawa Prince Hotel, Tokyo, Japan, 24 - 30 March.
23. 2005. SIDA & SNHB International Conference on ‘Life in the Urban Landscape’, Chalmers Univ. of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden: 29 May to 2 June.
24. 2005. NASA Int. Conf. ‘The Contemporary Dramas of South Asia: Economic, Social, Political and Cultural Changes/ Upheavals’, Workshop on ‘Secularism’, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark: 3 – 5 June.
25. 2006. Conference on ‘Culture and Landscape in Sacred India: City and Village’: 29-30 May, Oslo University College, Oslo, Norway.
26. 2006. International Conference on “Space, Haunting, Discourse”: 15-18 June, Karlstad University, Sweden. Co-organised and Convened a Session: ‘Landscape, Spirit of Place (genius loci) and Place Ballet’.
27. 2006. The 19th European Conference of Modern South Asian Studies: 27-30 June 2006.Leiden University, the Netherlands, Convened & Chaired Panel 27: ‘Pilgrimage Landscape, Cosmogram and Planning the Heritage Cities’.
B. International (held in India)
01. 1975. IGU Int. Seminar on ‘Rural Settlement and Development’, B.H.U., Varanasi: 1 - 6 September.
02. 1979. IGU Int. Seminar on ‘Transformation of Rural Habitat’, B.H.U., Varanasi: 22 - 25 January.
03. 1979. Int. Conf. on ‘Traditional Concept of Ritual Space in India’, Max Muller Fd, Bombay: 22 -24 February.
04. 1982. IGU Int. Sem. on ‘Energy, Environ. & Rural Habitat Transformation’, Meerut University: 16-20 March.
05. 1986. Inter-Religious Conference on ‘Bhakti’ (org. by CWR, NY), Varanasi: 6 - 10 November.
06. 1990. Int. Seminar on ‘Asian Environment’, B.H.U. , Varanasi : 3 - 6 March.
07. 1994. 3rd World Archaeology Congress, A.S.I. & I.A.S. , New Delhi : 4 - 10 December.
08. 1994. Int. Conf. on ‘Disaster, Environment and Development’, E.M.S., Univ. of Delhi : 9-12 December.
09. 1995. Int. Conf. on ‘Environment, Sustainable Development and Human Health’, B.H.U.,Varanasi: 11-15 Feb.
10. 1997. Int. Seminar on ‘Environment, Energy and Technology’; B.H.U., Varanasi: 11 - 15 December.
11. 1999. Int. Conf. on ‘Pilgrimage and Complexity’; IGNCA, New Delhi: 4 - 10 January.
12. 2000. Workshop on ‘Policy implications of Impact of Air Pollution on Agriculture in Urban and Peri-Urban Areas of India’; sponsored by Imperial College, London at India Int’nal Centre, New Delhi : 17 - 18 January.
13. 2000. Int. Conference on ‘Land Use Changes, Environment and Development’; B.H.U., Varanasi: 11 – 14 December.
14. 2000. Workshop on ‘Policy implications of Impact of Air Pollution on Agriculture in Urban and Peri-Urban Areas of India’; org. by Imperial College, London at IIC, New Delhi: 18 – 19 December.
15. 2001. Workshop, DFID PROJECT Z7530: ‘Enhancing food chain integrity: quality assurance mechanisms for air pollution impacts on vegetable systems in India’; Diamond Hotel, Varanasi: 6 – 7 November.
16. 2001. Int. Conf. on ‘Environment, Energy, Technology, Development and Society’s Response’; B.H.U., Varanasi: 1 – 3 December.
17. 2002. Workshop, DFID’s CPHP, Assessing the ‘Enhancing food chain integrity: quality assurance mechanisms for air pollution impacts on vegetable systems in India’; Hotel Taj Ganges, Nadesar, Varanasi: 7 – 8 Oct.
18. 2002. Workshop, DFID’s CPHP Assessing the ‘Enhancing food chain integrity: quality assurance mechanisms for air pollution impacts on vegetable systems in India & Future Prospects’; IIC New Delhi: 31 Oct.–1 Nov.
19. 2003. International Seminar on ‘Communication and Sustainable Development in Agriculture’; B.H.U., Varanasi; organised a Session on “Heritage, Communication and Development”: 7-9 January.
20. 2003. IAHR International Conference on the “Study of Indic Religions”; IIC, New Delhi: 18 – 21 December.
21. 2004. International Conf. on ‘Sustainable Management of Natural Resources’, Feb. 11-13, BHU, Varanasi.
22. 2004. ‘The International Research Foundation on SAARC, Tokyo: Seminar’, YMCA, New Delhi 16-17 September. [Attended as member of the Executive Board, IRF-SAARC, and special discussant].
23. 2005. International Conference on “Cultural and Religious Mosaic of South and Southeast Asia: Conflict and Consensus through the Ages”. IIC, New Delhi: 27 to 30 January.
24. 2005. International "Dialogue between Civilisations" (Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan), The Changing Dynamics of Religions”, The Hotel Taj Ganges, Varanasi: 18-19 February.
25. 2005. International Conference on "Children, Youth, and Education in a Globalizing India”; Vidyashram- Southpoint School, Varanasi: 21-22 December; also chaired a session.
C. National ( India )
01. 1975. Indian Science Congress; University of Delhi, Delhi: 1 - 7 January.
02. 1984. Rural Development; University of Allahabad, Allahabad : 3 - 4 March.
03. 1985. Varanasi Through the Ages; B.H.U., Varanasi : 1 - 4 August.
04. 1985. National Geography Congress (NAGI) ; B.H.U., Varanasi : 26 - 29 December.
05. 1987. Heritage Conservation; School of Planning, Delhi : 2 - 3 February.
06. 1988. Environmental Conservation; School of Planning, Delhi : 22 - 23 January.
07. 1989. Solid Waste Management; School of Planning, Delhi : 24 - 26 February.
08. 1989. Education for Future; U.P. Govt., Allahabad : 4 - 5 March.
09. 1989. Pattern of Urban Change in India; B.H.U., Varanasi : 6 - 8 April.
10. 1993. 3rd Annual National All-India History Conf.; U.P. College, Varanasi : 17 - 19 October.
11. 1994. The City and the Stars: Urban Geometries; IGNCA, New Delhi : 14 April.
12. 1995. Pilgrimage Tourism & Conservation of Cultural Heritage; SPS, Allahabad: 21 - 23 January.
13. 1998. Development in Marginal Areas & Prospects; E.M.S., University of Delhi : 26 - 28 March.
14. 1998. Dimensions of Tourism; Dept. of History of Art, B.H.U., Varanasi : 17 - 19 December.
15. 1998. 12th Indian Geography Congress (NAGI) ; University of Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur : 28 - 30 December.
16. 1999. Pilgrimage-Tourism; Dept. of History of Art, B. H. U., Varanasi : 17 - 19 December.
17. 2000. Optimum Utilisation of Land Resources & Technology Transformation vis-a-vis Poverty Alleviation;
Dept. of Geography, B.H.U., Varanasi : 4 - 6 February
18. 2000. Siva in Indian Culture. Parshvanatha Jain Inst. & NIHC, Varanasi : 27 - 29 May.
19. 2001. Pilgrimage-Tourism & Power of Sacred Places; Kumbha Mela City, Allahabad, SPS: 20-22 Jan.
20. 2003. National Workshop on “Sustainable Rural and Town Planning”; Law School (EMCBP), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Special Lecture; February 22-23.
21. 2003. National Seminar on “Varanasi through the Ages: Elements of Continuity and Change”; Dept. of History, Faculty of Social Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Special Lecture; February 22-23.
22. 2003. Symposium on “Fairs and Festivals of Kashi”; Jnana Pravaha, Varanasi, Slide-show lecture; Aug. 1-3.
23. 2004. Seminar on “Contribution of Banaras to Indian Art and Culture”; Bharat Kala Bhavan, B.H.U., Varanasi; special slide-show lecture; 22-24 March.
24. 2004. National Seminar on “Geography in the 21st Century: Issues and Challenges”. Dept. of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh: 1-2 May.
25. 2004. National Seminar: “INTERLUDE. Understanding Death” (Foundation for Universal Responsibility of HH The Dalai Lama), held at I.I.C. New Delhi: 1 – 2 November.
26. 2005. National Seminar on “Indian Geography in the 21st Century: Ways and Paths”. Dept. of Geography, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi: 2 – 3 March.
· Seminar organiser as Secretary/ Panel Convenor / Panel Chair
(A) Abroad
01. 1980. 24th IGU Congress, Japan: Pre-Congress Symposium on ‘ Rural Settlements in Developing
World’, Okayama University: 25 - 30 August. (with Prof. Shogo Yuihama)
02. 2004. The 18th European Congress of Modern South Asian Studies; Lund University, Sweden: 6-9 July. Served as a Panel Organiser and Chairman, Panel 46: “Sacred Places and Conservation of Heritage”.
03. 2005. The 19th World Congress of the IAHR, International Assoc. of History of Religions, Takanawa Prince Hotel, Tokyo, Japan, 24 - 30 March. Panel Organiser: “Sacred Places and Message of Peace”.
04. 2006. International Conference on “Space, Haunting, Discourse”: 15-18 June, Karlstad University, Sweden. Co-organised and Co-convened a Session: ‘Landscape, Spirit of Place (genius loci) and Place Ballet’.
05. 2006. The 19th European Conference of Modern South Asian Studies: 27-30 June 2006.Leiden University, the Netherlands, Convened & Chaired Panel 27: ‘Pilgrimage Landscape, Cosmogram and Planning the Heritage Cities’.
(B) India
01. 1979. IGU Int. Seminar on ‘Transformation of Rural Habitat’, B.H.U., Varanasi: 22 - 25 January.
02. 1982. IGU Int. Sem. on ‘Energy, Environ. & Rural Habitat Transformation’, Meerut University: 16-20 March.
03. 1989. Pattern of Urban Change in India; B.H.U., Varanasi: 6 - 8 April.
04. 1994. The City and the Stars: Urban Geometries; IGNCA, New Delhi: 14 April.
05. 1995. Pilgrimage Tourism & Conservation of Cultural Heritage; SPS, Allahabad: 21 - 23 January.
06. 1999. Int. Conf. on ‘Pilgrimage and Complexity’; IGNCA, New Delhi: 4 - 10 January.
07. 2000. Workshop on ‘Policy implications of Impact of Air Pollution on Agriculture in Urban and Peri-Urban Areas of India’; sponsored by Imperial College, London at India Int’nal Centre, New Delhi : 17 - 18 January.
08. 2000. Workshop on ‘Policy implications of Impact of Air Pollution on Agriculture in Urban and Peri-Urban Areas of India’; org. by Imperial College, London at IIC, New Delhi: 18 – 19 December.
09. 2001. Pilgrimage-Tourism & Power of Sacred Places; Kumbha Mela City, Allahabad, SPS: 20-22 Jan.
10. 2001. Workshop, DFID PROJECT Z7530: ‘Enhancing food chain integrity: quality assurance mechanisms for air pollution impacts on vegetable systems in India’; Diamond Hotel, Varanasi: 6 – 7 November.
11. 2002. Workshop, DFID’s CPHP, Assessing the ‘Enhancing food chain integrity: quality assurance mechanisms for air pollution impacts on vegetable systems in India’; Hotel Taj Ganges, Nadesar, Varanasi: 7 – 8 Oct.
12. 2002. Workshop, DFID’s CPHP Assessing the ‘Enhancing food chain integrity: quality assurance mechanisms for air pollution impacts on vegetable systems in India & Future Prospects’; IIC New Delhi: 31 Oct.–1 Nov.
13. 2003. International Seminar on ‘Communication and Sustainable Development in Agriculture’; B.H.U., Varanasi; organised a Session on “Heritage, Communication and Development”: 7-9 January.
14. 2003. IAHR International Conference on the “Study of Indic Religions”; IIC, New Delhi: 18 – 21 December.
15. 2005. National Seminar on “Indian Geography in the 21st Century: Ways and Paths”. Dept. of Geography, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi: 2 – 3 March.
· UGC Refresher Course for teachers of Geography at Academic Staff College,
Banaras Hindu University: served as Course Coordinator
1. 2001. “Geography and Environmental Concern in the 21st Century”: 11 to 31 December.
2. 2005. “Geography in the 21st Century: An Interdisciplinary Approach”: 26 Nov. to 16 December.
· Lectures/ Seminar given abroad as Visiting Scholar/ Professor
01.
USSR: Tashkent, Moscow; July 1976.
02.
Japan: Okayama, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo, Kyoto: 09 August to 10 December 1980; Gifu, Shirakawa-go, Takayama, Tokyo, 8 to 18 December 2004; The 19th World Congress, IAHR, Tokyo: 23 to 31 March 2005.
03.
USA: Honolulu (Hawaii), Blacksburg, Washington DC, Amherst, Worcester; December 1980 - April 1981.
04.
Sweden: Karlstad, Göteborg, Lund, Uppsala, Sida-Sändo, Stockholm; 1989, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006.
05.
The Netherlands: Eindhoven, Groningen, Utrecht, Leiden, The Hague; 1993, 1996, 1999, 2006.
06.
Germany: Göttingen, Bonn, Bochum, Regensburg, Heidelberg; 1993, 2002.
07.
Switzerland: Bern, Lausanne; 1993.
08.
Denmark: Copenhagen, Aarhus; 1993, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006.
09.
Australia: Perth, Melbourne, Torok, 1995; Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, 2001.
10.
New Zealand: Dunedin, Christchurch, Palmerston North; 1995.
15.
Singapore: 1995, 2003.
11.
Finland: Turku, Vaasa; 1996, 1999.
16.
Norway: Bergen, Oslo; 1996, 2006.
12.
Spain: Madrid, La Laguna (Tenerife); 1999
17.
Nepal: Kathmandu; 1981, 1990.
13.
Italy: Milan, Verona, Bologna, Venice, Florence, Rome; 2003.
14.
Austria: Vienna, Semmering; July 2004
· Collaboration in International Projects
* UNO-CHBP, New York, USA, Short term Project on “Rural Development in Indian Environment”, April-August 1977. Ref. No. 749173, Code-204, No. ESA-77-91 CTR 01. (with Prof. R. L. Singh). Published as: A-1, 03 (1977).
* Japan Foundation, Tokyo (at Geography Dept, Okayama Unv.) on “Changing Japanese and Indian Rural Habitat”, August-December 1980. (with Prof. Shogo Yuihama). Published as: A-1, 05 (1981).
* United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) funded project (Crop Post Harvest Research Programme, project number R7530; Centre for Environmental Tech., Imperial College (Univ. of London) at Silwood Park, on “Air Pollution, Land use and Vegetable Farming in Peri-urban areas around Varanasi City”, May-Oct. 1999.(with Dr Chandra Sen, IAS, BHU, and Dr Fiona Marshall, IC-London); and independent: April 2000 – March 2003.
* University of Colorado, Boulder (USA) and S.H.P.E.H. on “Cultural Astronomy and Pilgrimage Systems: The
Bathers’ Survey, Varanasi”, November 1998 - June 2000. (with Prof. John McKim Malville).
* Karlstad University, Sweden on “Comparison of Life-world and Farming Systems in Sweden and India: Östmark (Sweden) and Chamaon (Varanasi, India), a comparative study”, 1995-2000.(with Prof. Gerhard Gustafsson)
* German Research Council: SAI, Univ. of Heidelberg, Interdisciplinary Project on “Visualised Space – Constructions of Locality and Cartographic Representation in Varanasi”, 1999-2002, (with Prof. Axel Michaels, Prof. Hans-Georg Bohle, and Niels Gutschow).
· Honour as Visiting/ Exchange Faculty
* Japan Foundation Scientist, Dept. of Geography, Okayama University, Okayama, August-December 1980.
* Visiting Professor, Geography & Urban and Environmental Systems, Virginia Tech (VPI-SU), Blacksberg, VA,
USA, Jan.-April 1981.
* Visiting Professor, Karlstad University (Sweden) and Banaras Hindu University (India): Academic Exchange
Programme: December 1989, May-June 1993, August 1996, May-June 2005, May-June 2006.
* Ron Lister Lecturer, Dept. of Geography (on its 50th Anniversary), University of Otago, Dunedin, New
Zealand, October 1995.
* Linnaeus-Palme Visiting Professor, Karlstad University (Sweden) and Banaras Hindu University (India):
[under Academic Exchange Programme], May 2002.
* Indo-Japanese Exchange Visiting Professor, Gifu Women’s University, Japan [to promote collaborative heritage studies between Gifu and Varanasi], December 2004.
· Membership/ Experience with IGU, UNO, & International bodies
* Secretary: IGU Working Group, Transformation of Rural Habitat in Developing Countries, 1976-1984.
* Corresponding Member : IGU Commission on Population Geography, 1976-1996; * IGU Com. on Rural
Systems, 1976-1992; * IGU Com. on History of Geographical Thought, 1988-2004; * IGU SG on Geography
of Commercial Activities, 1984-1992; * IGU Com. on Cultural Geography, 1996-2008; * IGU WG on Land
Use/ Land Cover Changes, 1996-2000.
* Consultant : UNO-CHBP (Center of Housing, Building and Planning, New York, USA, 1977-1980.
* Member, SG Geography of Religions & Belief Systems (Assoc. American Geographers, USA), 1989-1998.
* Member, Executive Board: The International Research Forum on SAARC (Tokyo, Japan), since Aug. 2003 ---
* Member, European Association of South Asian Studies, 2006-07.
* Member, South Asia, IGU Initiative: Cultures and Civilizations for Human Development, 2005-09.
· Life Membership National bodies (India)
* Life-Member: Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), L / 10517, since 2004→.
* Life Member : National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI), L / 547, since 1985→;
* Life Member : National Geographical Society of India (NGSI), L / 108, since 1986→;
Founding President
* Society of Pilgrimage Studies, since 1989→;
* Indian Society of Environment and Culture, since 1995→;
* Society of Heritage Planning & Environmental Health, since 1995→.
Chief Co-ordinator (Hon.):
* New York State Independent College Consortium for Study in India, NYSICCSI, (Program at Varanasi in
Nov-Dec.), since 1995 …. Continue →.
* Friends World Program, Long Island University, Southampton, NY, FWP-LIU (Varanasi segment, Jan/ Feb.),
since 2001 … continue →.
· Association with International Collaboration
* President, Indo-Japanese Friendship Association, Banaras, IJFAB since 1984 →.
* President, Indo-Nordic Cultural Association (Varanasi), INCA since 1992 →.
* President, Indo-Israel Cultural Association (Varanasi), IICA since 2002 →.
* President, Indo-Austria Cultural Association (Varanasi), IACA since 2004 →.
· Research Fellowship (India)
* UGC, New Delhi : attached to the Department of Geography, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi :
(a) Junior Research Fellow, 9 July 1971 - 7 June 1973.
(b) Senior Research Fellow, 8 June 1973 - 10 December 1975.
(c) Post-Doctoral Fellow, 11 December 1975 - 16 Sept. 1977.
* CSIR, New Delhi : (a) CSIR Scientist Pool, Meerut University, Meerut, 16 May 1981 to 15 November 1983.
# International Biographical Honour
* Marquis Who’s Who (New Providence, NJ, USA): “Who’s Who in Asia”, 1st Ed.2006 – 2007.
* Marquis Who’s Who (New Providence, NJ, USA): “Who’s Who in the World”, 1999 – 2002.
* International Biographical Centre (Cambridge, UK): “Outstanding People of the 20th Century” - 1999.
* American Biographical Inst., Inc. (Raleigh, NC, USA): nominated “International Peace Prize”, 2003.
* American Biographical Inst., Inc. (Raleigh, NC, USA): nominated “American Medal of Honour”, 2003.
* American Biographical Inst., Inc. (Raleigh, NC, USA): “Man of the Year - 1999”, “2000”, “2003”.
* American Biographical Inst., Inc. (Raleigh, NC, USA): nominated in “Contemporary Who’s Who”, 2003.
* American Biographical Inst., Inc. (USA): nominated “Research Board of Advisors”, 1999, 2000, 2000–2003.
* American Biographical Inst., Inc. (Raleigh, NC, USA): “2000 Millennium Medal of Honour” - 1999.
* American Biographical Inst., Inc. (USA): “Outstanding Man of the 20th Century” - December 1999.
# Citation of Rana P. B. Singh and his works in GORABS Newsletter.
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* Geography of Religions and Belief Systems, GORABS. Association of American Geographers,
Dept. of Geography & Environ. Studies, Slippery Rock Univ., Slippery Rook, PA 16057‑1326, U.S.A.
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* Vol. 11, No. 1, Spring 1989: ‑page 2 — membership mentioned.
* Vol. 14, No. 1, Spring 1992: ‑page 3 — From India: Rana P. B. Singh; highlights of his books.
* Vol. 14, No. 2, Fall 1992: ‑page 4 — Rana P. B. Singh ‑- old member.
* Vol. 15, No. 2, Fall 1993: ‑page 4 — ref. GeoJournal, essay by Rana P. B. Singh.
* Vol. 15, No. 3, Winter 1993: ‑page 3 — GORABS FOCUS: Rana P.B. Singh; one full column ref. contributions and works.
* Vol. 17, No. 1, Winter 1995: ‑page 8 — ref. Singh's paper in Erdkunde (48, 1994), and forthcoming vol. on India.
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Pilgrimage & Cosmology Series: 1.
A-1. Research Monographs
01. Clan Settlements in the Saran Plain. A Study in Cultural Geography. National Geographical Society of India, NGSI, Varanasi, Publ. 18. 1977. ISBN: 81-86187-17-0.
02. Spatial Planning. An Approach towards Theory and its Application. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 28. 1978. ISBN: 81-86187-27-8.
03. Rural Development in Indian Environment. A Case of Chamaon Gram Sabha. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 27, 1977. ISBN: 81-86187-28-6.
04. Changing Frontiers of Indian Village Ecology. A Bihari Village. (with R. B. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 27. 1981. ISBN: 81-86187-26-X.
05. Changing Japanese Rural Habitat. The Agricultural Dimension. (with Shogo Yuihama). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 26. 1981. ISBN: 81-86187-25-1.
06. Where Cultural Symbols Meet. Literary Images of Varanasi. Cultural Traditions of India-1. Tara Book Agency, Varanasi. 1989. ISBN: 81-85403-36-8.
07. Sarnath. Cultural Heritage, Museum, Tourism. (with Prem Lata). Tara Book Agency, Varanasi. 1991. ISBN: 81-85403-79-1.
08. Panchakroshi Yatra, Varanasi. Sacred Journey, Ecology of Place and Faithscape. Tara Book Agency, Varanasi. 1991. ISBN: 81-85403-84-8.
09. Towards the Pilgrimage Archetype. Pancakrosi Yatra of Banaras. Pilgrimage & Cosmology Series: 3. Indica Books, Varanasi. 2002. ISBN: 81-86569-30-8.
10. Where the Buddha Walked. A Companion to the Buddhist Places in India. Pilgrimage & Cosmology Series: 5. Indica Books, Varanasi. 2003. ISBN: 81-86569-36-7.
11. Cultural Landscapes and the Lifeworld. The Literary Images of Banaras. Pilgrimage and Cosmology Series: 6. Indica Books, Varanasi. 2004. ISBN: 81-86569-45-6.
12. Banaras: Geography, History and Bibliographic Sources. Sundeep Publs., New Delhi. 2006.
13. Kashi & Cosmos. Ritualscape and Sacred Geography of Banaras. [in preparation], 2008.
A-2 . Edited/ Co-edited Research Anthologies
01. Readings in Rural Settlement Geography. (with R. L. Singh, K. N. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 14. 1975. ISBN: 81-86187-13-8.
02. Geographic Dimensions of Rural Settlements. (with R. L. Singh, K. N. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 16. 1976. ISBN: 81-86187-15-4.
03. Man, Culture, and Settlement. Festschrift to R. L. Singh. (with R. C. Eidt, K.N. Singh). Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi for NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 17. 1977. ISBN: 81-86187-16-2.
04. Transformation of Rural Habitat in Indian Perspective. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi., Pub. 19. 1978. ISBN: 81-86187-18-9.
05. Place of Small Towns in India. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub.21, 1979. ISBN: 81-86187-20-0.
06. Rural Habitat Transformation in World Frontiers. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 30, 1980. ISBN: 81-86187-29-4.
07. * Changing Scene of Rural Habitat in Developing Countries. (with Shogo Yuihama). Proceedings, 24th IGC Okayama University (Japan) Symposium, Dept. of Geography and IGU-WG: TRHDC. 1980.
08. Environmental Appraisal and Rural Habitat Transformation. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 32. 1984. ISBN: 81-86187-31-6.
09. Trends in the Geography of Belief Systems. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 34. 1987. ISBN: 81-86187-33-2.
10. Trends in the Geography of Pilgrimages. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub.35. 1987.ISBN:81-86187-34-0.
11. Literature and Humanistic Geography. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 37. 1990. ISBN: 81-86187-36-7.
12. Environmental Experience and Value of Place. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub.38. 1991. ISBN: 81-86187-37-7.
13. The Roots of Indian Geography: Search and Research. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 39. 1992. ISBN: 81-86187-38-3.
14. Environmental Ethics. Discourses and Cultural Traditions. NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 40. 1993. ISBN: 81-86187-39-1.
15. * The Layout of Sacred Places. Architecture & Behaviour (Lausanne, Switzerland, ISSN: 0379-8585), Vol. 9 (2), 1993: pp. 157-276; includes ‘Introduction’ and an essay on ‘Varanasi’.
16. Banaras (Varanasi): Cosmic Order, Sacred City, Hindu Traditions. Tara Book Agency, Varanasi. 1993. ISBN: 81-85403-92-9.
17. The Spirit and Power of Place. Human Environment and Sacrality. NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 41. 1994. ISBN: 81-86187-41-7.
18. Changing Land and Environment Systems: Scenario to Sustainability. (with S.B. Singh and V.K. Kumra). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 42. 2000. ISBN: 81-86187-42-1. [24 essays].
19. Michell, George and Singh, Rana P. B. 2005. Eds. Banaras: The City Revealed. Marg Publs., Mumbai. [Anthology of 12 popular essays, illustrated with 133 colour photographs; 152pp.]. ISBN: 81-85026-72-6; LC: 2005-318067.
20. Sacred Geography of Goddesses in South Asia. (with Ravi S. Singh), [in preparation], 2006.
A-3. Catalogue-Book (Co-edited)
01. National Geographical Journal of India. Cumulative Index, 1955-1988; also List of Ph.D. Theses in Geography, B. H. U., & List of Publs. (with R. L. Singh). NGSI, Varanasi, Pub. 36. ISBN: 81-86187-35-9.
A-4. Text Books
01. Elements of Practical Geography. (with R. L. Singh). In Hindi. Kalyani Publs., New Delhi. 1991, reprinted 1999, 2003. 433pp. ISBN: 81-7096-443-1.
02. Elements of Practical Geography. (with R. L. Singh). In English. Kalyani Publs., New Delhi. 1992, reprinted 1999, 2003. 433pp. ISBN: 81-7096-441-5.
A-5. Guidebooks
01. Varanasi Region. An Insight Guide to Tourist Places. Tara Book Agency, Varanasi. 1999.
02. Banaras Region: A Spiritual and Cultural Guide. [with P. S. Rana]. Pilgrimage & Cosmology Series: 1. Indica Books, Varanasi. 2002. 404pp. ISBN: 81-86569-24-3.
A-6. Journals Edited
01. Associate/Co-Editor: 1986-1992, & Executive Editor: 1993-1995. National Geographical Journal of India (National Geographical Society of India, Varanasi), a quarterly since 1955, ISSN: 0027-9376.
02. Editor: Earth Science Section, 1989-1995: Journal of Scientific Research (Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi), an annual, ISSN: 0447-9483.
A-7. Co-Editor - Orbis Geographische 1992 / 1993
01. * World Directory of Geography. Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Eckart Ehlers. Edited on behalf of the International Geographical Union. Short information about 16,000 geographers & institutions. One among the 10 Co-Editors: Rana P. B. Singh:- for South Asia. Franz Steiner Verlag, Stuttgart (Germany). 1992, ISSN: 3-515-05940-7.
B. Research Articles
1. -1974 a. Pattern analysis of rural settlement distribution and their types in the Saran Plain. National Geographical Journal of India (Varanasi), N.G.J.I. , vol. 20 (2): pp. 109-127. Reprinted in: Readings in Rural Settlement Geography, eds. Singh, et al, (N.G.S.I., Varanasi, Pub. 14), 1975, ref. A-2, 01: 26-40.
2. - 1974 b. Indian village: its concept, structure and articulation pattern. Geographical Viewpoint (Kanpur), 5 (1-2): 39-43.
3. -1975 a. Distribution of Castes and search for a New Theory of Caste Ranking. Case of the Saran Plain. N.G.J.I. , 21 (1): 20-46.
4. -1975 b. Mechanism of the Diffusion of Clan Settlements in the Saran Plain: Spatio-temporal analysis. N.G.J.I. , 21 (3-4): 172-196.
5. -1975 c. Some methodological components in Rural Settlement research. (with K. N. Singh). Readings in Rural Settlement Geography, eds. Singh, et al. , ref. A-2:01: 26-40.
6. -1975 d. Some approaches to the morphogenesis of India village. (with R. L. Singh). Readings in Rural Settlement Geography , eds. Singh, et al, ref. A-2, 01: pp. 367-375.
7. -1975 e. Shape analysis in Rural Settlement Geography: Qualitative vs. Quantitative approach. (with R. L. Singh). Readings in Rural Settlement Geography, eds. Singh, et al, ref. A-2, 01: pp. 414-452.
8. -1976 a. Mechanism of the Spatio-temporal diffusion of a clan settlement in a part of Middle Ganga valley. (with R. L. Singh, D. K. Singh).Geographic Dimensions of Rural Settlements, eds. Singh, et al, (N.G.S.I., Varanasi, Pub. 16), ref. A-2, 02: pp. 19-32.
9. - 1976 b. Some trends of spatial distribution pattern of rural service centres in Eastern Gujarat. (with K. Mazumdar). Geographic Dimensions of Rural Settlements, eds, Singh, et al, ref. A-2, 02: pp. 174-176.
10. -1976 c. Spatial characteristics of rural settlements & their types in a part of Middle Ganga valley. (with Kl. N. Singh, D. K. Singh). Geographic Dimensions of Rural Settlements, eds. Singh, et al, ref. A-2, 02: 140-148.
11. 1976 d. Baghelkhand Region, a study in Population/Resource regionalisation and development models. (with R. L. Singh, C. B. Singh). N.G.J.I. , 22 (1-2): 7-14.
12. *–1976 e. Mechanism of spatial diffusion of rural settlements in Indian environment. (with R. L. Singh). International Geography ’76, vol. 7. Population Geography, 23rd I.G.C., Moscow (USSR): pp. 367-370.
13. -1976 f. A note on the transformation of village shapes into Thiessen Polygons and Hexagons. Geogr. Review of India (Calcutta Geographical Society), 38 (1): 50-53.
14. - 1976 g. Intra-village spacing: Measurement and comparison. Case of the Saran Plain. (with S. L. Kayastha). N.G.J.I. , 22 (3-4): pp.
15. *–1977 a. Approaches towards Geography of Health - a synoptic review. (with R. L. Singh, B. P. Singh). Geographia Medica (Budapest, Hungary), vol. 6: pp. 1-21; also Prajna (B.H.U.), 23 (2) & 24 (1),1978: 183-98.
16. *–1977 b. An approach towards placing geography in academic world in terms of set theory. (with R. L. Singh). Philippines Geographical Journal (Quezon City, Philippines), vol. 21 (2): 66-69.
17. -1977 c. Spatial and structural analysis of the rural market network and its relation to society in an Indian environment. (with R. L. Singh). N.G.J.I. , 23 (3-4): 151-159.
18. -1978 a. Spatial analysis of rural settlements in an Indian environment, Case of Eastern Gujarat Region. (with K. Mazumdar). Geographical Review of India ( Calcutta Geogr. Society), 40 (2): 108-112.
19. -1978 b. Transformation of the rural habitat: an axiological dialogue and the Indian case. (with R. L. Singh). Transformation of Rural Habitat in Indian Perspective, eds. R. L. Singh & Rana P. B. Singh, N.G.S.I., Varanasi, Pub. 19, ref. A-2, 04: pp. 11-28.
20. -1978 c. Indian Village: its essence and spatial normatives. Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 04: pp. 29-46.
21. -1978 d. A spatial approach to regional development, case of the Garhwal Himalaya. (with R. L. Singh). Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 04: 49-58.
22. -1978 e. Pattern & prospect of service centres in spatial context, case of Giridih. (with H. H. Singh, J. Singh). Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 04: 59-67.
23. -1978 f. Pattern & prospect of service centres in spatial context, case of Sidhi. (with R. L. Singh, C. B. Singh). Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 04: 68-75.
24. -1978 g. Pattern and prospect of service centres in spatial context, case of Ballia District. (with A. K. Singh). Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 04: 76-83.
25. -1978 h. Pattern & prospect of service centres in spatial context, case of Gorakhpur District.(with U. P. Singh). Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 04: 84-94.
26. -1978 i. Pattern and prospect of service centres in spatial context, case of Bastar District. (with G. S. Singh). Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 04: 95-107.
27. -1978 j. Pattern & prospect of service centres in spatial context, case of Siwan. (with S.L.Kayastha, R.B.Singh). Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 04: 108-116.
28. -1978 k. Pattern and prospect of service centres in spatial context, case of Bharuch District. Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds, Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 04: 117-124.
29. -1978 l. Transformation of rural landscape and territory: a study of indigenous system in En. Gujarat Region. (with R. L. Singh, K. Mazumdar). Transformation of Rural Habitat, eds. Singh & Singh, A-2, 04: 183-195.
30. -1978 m. Concept of morphological analysis: some theoretical postulations. (with R. L. Singh). N.G.J.I. , 24 (3-4): 1-16. Reprinted, Recent Concepts in Geography, eds. V. N. P. Sinha and R. B. Mandal (New Delhi: Concept Publishers), 1980, vol. I: pp. 125-138.
31. -1978 n. An approach towards modelling spatial planning in an Indian perspective. (with K. Mazumdar). Indian Journal of Regional Science (IIT, Kharagpur), 10 (1): 32-37.
32. -1978 o. Structural characteristics and transformation of village shape in spatial matrix, case of Gorakhpur Dt. (with U. P. Singh). National Geographer (Allahabad Geogr. Society), 13 (2), December : 143-154.
33. -1979 a. Small towns: essence and role in transformation strategy. (with R. L. Singh). Place of Small Towns in India, eds. Singh & Singh, N.G.S.I., Varanasi, Pub. 21, ref. A-2, 05: pp. 9-24.
34. -1979 b. Small towns of Baghelkhand: a spatial analysis of locations. (with R. L. Singh, C. B. Singh). Place of Small Towns in India, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 05: 25-32.
35. -1979 c. Spatial systems of towns of Dandakaranya: a study of status, shape and structure. (with G. S. Singh). Place of Small Towns in India, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 05: 33-54.
36. -1979 d. Spatial pattern of small towns in Gujarat state. Place of Small towns in India, eds. Singh 7 Singh, ref. A-2, 05: 99-104.
37. -1979 e. Transformation model for rural development in Indian perspective: a geographical approach to spatial inequality. (with R. L. Singh). Productivity (New Delhi; Sp. Issue “Rural Development”), 19 (4): pp. 605-618.
38. -1979 h. Poisson process and cell model properties of village shape in the Middle Ganga valley, India: a comparative study of locational pattern. N.G.J.I. , 25 (3-4): 154-166.
39. *– 1979 f. Spatial pattern and structural characteristics of rural dwellings in Eastern Gujarat Region. (with K. Mazumdar). Geographia (Kuala Lumpur), 13: pp. 37-47.
40. *– 1979 g. Ecological perspectives of rural development in north Indian plain: case of the Siwan Dt. (with R. B. Singh). Geographica (Kuala Lumpur), 13: pp. 49-57.
41. *– 1980 a. Spatial pattern of Thyroid disorder in Eastern U.P., India: a Geomedical analysis. (with B. P. Singh). Geographica Medica ( Budapest, Hungary), 10 (24th IGC Publ.): 61-86.
42. *– 1980 b. Evolution of spatial organization and rural habitat system in a part of Ganga valley, India. Proceedings, Historical Geography, 24th International Geography Congress (Sec.9), ed. T. Tanioka and T. Ukita. Tokyo: Kokon-Shoin Publishers (Japan): pp. 154-160.
43. *– 1980 c. Socio-economic processes in transforming Indian rural habitat: Perspective and strategy. (with R. L. Singh). Changing Scene of Rural Habitat in Developing Countries, eds. Shogo Yuihama & Rana P. B. Singh. Proceedings, 24th IGC Okayama Symposium. Okayama: Geography Dept. & IGU-WG: TRHDC (Japan):61-71.
44. *–1980 d. Socio-economic development & spatial organization in the Middle Ganga valley: A study of spatial strategy. (with A. K. Singh). Changing Scene of Rural Habitat, eds, Yuihama & Singh, ref. A-2,07: 79 - 94.
45. *– 1980 e. Rural water supply and problem of health in village India, case of Varanasi Dt. (with Ram Bilas). Changing Scene of Rural Habitat, eds. Yuihama & Singh, ref. A-2, 07: pp.95-109.
46. *– 1980 f. Socio-economic dimensions and development of Indian interior space: the Dandakaranya. (with G. S. Singh). Changing Scene of Rural Habitat, eds. Yuihama & Singh, ref. A-2, 07: 111-128.
47. *– 1980 g. Socio-cultural space of Varanasi. Ritual Space in India (Art & Archaeology Research Papers, sp. Vol.), ed. Jan Pieper. London: AARP vol 17: pp. 41-46.
48. *– 1980 h. Indian concept of boundary: revelation and perception. (with R. L. Singh). Geography and its Boundaries, ed. H. Kishimoto. Berne, Switzerland: Kummerly & Frey (for 24th IGC, Tokyo): 99-114.
49. -1980 i. Behavioural Geography: Defined and Defended. Recent Concepts in Geography, eds. V. N. P. Sinha and R. B. Mandal (New Delhi: Concept Publs.), vol. I: pp. 147-158.
50. -1980 j. Rural Habitat Transformation: a critique of emerging dimensions. (with R. L. Singh). Rural Habitat Transformation in World Frontiers, eds. Singh & Singh , N.G.S.I. ,Varanasi, Pub. 20, ref. A-2, 06: 11-30.
51. -1980 k. Rural habitat transformation in the Gorakhpur district: a study in spatial strategy. (with U. P. Singh). Rural Habitat Transformation, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 06: 307-327.
52. -1980 l. Trends and strategies of rural habitat transformation in an interior Indian region, the Dandakaranya. (with G. S. Singh). Rural Habitat Transformation, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 06: 558-563.
53. -1980 m. Spatial properties of village shapes in Dandakaranya region, India. (with G. S. Singh). Geographical Review of India (Calcutta Geogr. Society), 42 (1): 50-54.
54. -1980 n. The rural habitat system of Dandakaranya region: a study in spatial pattern. (with G. S. Singh). National Geographer (Allahabad Geogr. Society), 15 (1): 27-37.
55. -1980 o. Urban landscape of Varanasi: a cultural synthesis. (with R. L. Singh). N.G.J.I. , 26 (3-4): 113-123.
56. -1982 a. Evolution of spatial organization and rural habitat system in India, case of Gorakhpur Dr. (with U. P. Singh). International Review of History & Pol. Sc. (Meerut), 19: pp. 37-49.
57. *– 1982 b. Image of Varanasi city: reflection on Geography of Tourism. Frankfurter Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeograpgische Schriften (Frankfurt/ Main, Germany), Heft 41: pp. 161-174.
58. -1983. Growth and perspectives of Japanese agricultural cooperative, Nokyo: case of Takamatsu-Nokyo, Okayama-ken. (with Shogo Yuihama). National Geographer (Allahabad Geogr. Society), 28 (1-2): 235-244.
59. -1984 a. Recent agricultural changes in Niiike-buraku, Japan. (with Shogo Yuihama). N.G.J.I. , 30 (3): pp. 139-152.
60. -1984 b. Structural transformation of Japanese agriculture: National-Prefectural view. (with Shogo Yuihama). Environmental Appraisal and Rural Habitat Transformation, Singh & Singh, N.G.S.I., Varanasi, Pub. 32, ref. A-2, 08: pp. 203-227.
61. -1984 c. Toward phenomenological geography of Indian village: a dialogue of space-time experience. Environmental Appraisal & Rural Habitat Transformation, eds. Singh & Singh, ref. A-2, 08: pp. 103-115.
62. -1984 d. Lifeworld and lifecycle in India: a search in geographical understanding. (with R. L. Singh). N.G.J.I. , 30 (4): 207-222.
63. -1984 e. Habitat Science: its philosophy and applicability. (with R.L.Singh). Geographic Mosaic: Prof. K.G. Bagchi Felicitation Volume, ed. S. C. Mukhopadhyay. Calcutta University Press, Calcutta : pp. 332 - 339.
64. -1985 a. Geographical approach towards the lifeworld in Indian context. Modern Geographical Concepts, eds N. Prasad, S. Banerjee and G.K. Dutt. University of Burdwan Press, Burdwan : pp. 1 - 11.
65. -1985 b. Changing agricultural indicators, and agricultural regions of Japan. (with Shogo Yuihama). N.G.J.I. , 31 (3): pp. 173-184.
66. -1985 c. The personality and lifeworld of Varanasi as revealed in Shivprasad Singh’s novel: a study in literary geography. N.G.J.I. , 31 (4): 255-268.
67. *– 1985 d. Brahman judges in traditional Hindu society. (with B. R. Hertel). Journal of Deviant Behavior (Washington, D.C., USA), 6: pp. 363-381.
68. *– 1986 a. Patterns of modern urban change in India. (with R. L. Singh). World Patterns of Modern Urban Change, ed. M. P. Conzen. Geography Papers 217-218, Chicago: University of Chicago Press: pp. 175-193.
69. -1986 b. Siva’s universe in Varanasi. Varanasi Through the Ages, eds. T. P. Verma, et al. Varanasi: Bhartiya Itihas Samkalan samiti, Pub. 4 : pp. 303-311.
70. -1986 c. Emergence of the Geography of Belief Systems: contributions from Geographia Religionum. N.G.J.I. , 32 (4): 319-324.
71. -1987 a. Emergence of the Geography of Belief Systems (GBS) and search for identity in India. N.G.J.I. , 33 (2): 184-204.
72. -1987 b. Toward myth, cosmos, space and mandala in India: a search in the Geography of Belief Systems. N.G.J.I. , 33 (3) : 305-326.
73. -1987 c. The Pilgrimage Mandala of Varanasi/Kashi: a study in sacred geography. N.G.J.I. ,33 (4): 493-524.
74. -1987 d. Peregrinology and geographic quest (with bibliography: 580). N.G.J.I. , 33 (4): 525-564.
75. -1987 e. Religious fair, spatial affinity and economics in India: case of Dadri Mela (Ballia Dt.). (with S. B. Singh & A. K. Singh). N.G.J.I. , 33 (3): 277-304.
76. -1988 a. The image of Varanasi: sacrality and perceptual world. N.G.J.I. , 34 (1): 1-32.
77. *– 1988 a. Interplay of sacred space and sacred time in Hindu belief system. Spiritual Attitudes and Environment (Geistenshaltung und Umbelt), ed. Werner Kreisel. Abhandlungen zur Geschichte der Geowissenschaften und Religion/Umwelt-Forschung, Band 1. Alano Edition herodot, Aachen (Germany): pp. 439-454.
78. -1988 c. Mathura Mandala: Territory and sacrality. (with D. P. Dubey). A History of Braj Region, eds. T. P. Verma, et al. ,Varanasi: Bhartiya Itihas Samkalan Samiti, Pub. 6: pp. 189-200.
79. -1988 d. The Image of the City: case of Deoria town, India. (with R. P. Shahi). N.G.J.I. , 34 (3): 187-206.
80. -1989 a. The religious landscape of Deoria town: a study in sacred geography of space and time. (with R. P. Shahi). N.G.J.I. , 35 (2): 163-190.
81. -1989 b. Regional development planning of Garhwal region: Spatial approach. (with R. L. Singh). Studies in Himalayan Ecology and Development Strategies, eds. T. V. Singh & J. Kaur. New Delhi: Himalayan Books: (chapter 22), pp. 215-222.
82. -1990. Literary images, cultural symbols and intimate sensing: The Ganga river in Varanasi. N.G.J.I. , 36 (1-2): 117-128.
83. -1991 a. Rama’s route after banishment: a geographical viewpoint. Journal of Scientific Research, Sp. vol., 41 (B): 39-46.
84. -1991 b. Panchakroshi Yatra, Varanasi: Sacred journey, ecology of place, and faithscape. N.G.J.I. , 37 (1-2): 49-98.
85. -1992 a. The Geography of Religion in India: Perspectives and Prospects. N.G.J.I. , 38: 27-38.
86. -1992 b. The Geography of Pilgrimages in India: Perspective and Prospects. N.G.J.I. , 38: 39-54.
87. -1992 c. The National Geographical Society of India: Development and Prospects. N.G.J.I. , 38: 325-338.
88. *–1992 d. Nature and Cosmic integrity: a search in Hindu geographic thought. GeoJournal (Kluwer, Dordrecht, Netherlands), 26 (2): 139-147. # Reprinted as No. 126. - 1999 b.
89. *–1993 a. Cosmic layout of Hindus’ sacred city, Varanasi. Architecture & Behaviour (Lausanne, Switzerland), 9 (2): 239-249.
90. -1993 b. Cosmos, Theos, Anthropos: An inner vision of sacred ecology in Hinduism. N.G.J.I. , 39: 113-130.
91. -1993 c. Varanasi: The Pilgrimage mandala, geomantic map & cosmic numbers. Banaras (Varanasi): Cosmic Order, Sacred City, Hindu Traditions, ed. Rana P. B. Singh (Varanasi: Tara Book Agn.), ref. A-2, 16: 37-84.
92. -1993 d. The Ganga Ghats, Varanasi: The Riverfront landscape. Banaras (Varanasi), ed. Rana Singh, ref. A-2, 16: pp. 65-102.
93. -1993 e. Siva’s Universe in Varanasi. Banaras (Varanasi), ed. Rana Singh, ref. A-2, 16: pp. 155-162.
94. -1993 f. Sarnath: Cultural history, museum & tourist sites. Banaras (Varanasi), ed. Rana Singh, ref.A-2, 16: pp.235-256.
95. -1993 g. Varanasi: Demographic Profile - From ancient to late 1820s and the present state. Banaras (Varanasi), ed. Rana Singh, ref. A-2, 16 : pp. 279-288.
96. - 1993 h. Varanasi: A World heritage city: The frame, historical accounts. Banaras (Varanasi), ed. Rana Singh, ref. A-2, 16 : pp. 297-316.
97. *–1993 i. Sacred time and sacred geometry in Hinduism. NIASnytt (Nordic Insitute of Asian Study, Copenhagen, Denmark), No. 3, September : pp. 32-34.
98. *–1994 a. Water symbolism and sacred landscape in Hinduism: a study of Benares. Erdkunde (Bonn, Germany), Bd. 48 (3), September : pp. 210-227.
99. *– 1994 b. Time and Hindu ritual in Varanasi: a study of sacrality and cycles. Geographia Religionum (Berlin, Germany), Bd 8: pp. 123-138.
100. *– 1994 c. Modern Varanasi: Place and society in Shivprasad Singh’s Street Turns Yonder. In, Writing the City: Eden, Babylon and the New Jerusalem, eds. Paul Simpson-Housley and Peter Preston. Routledge, London (UK): pp. 220-240.
101. -1994 d. The sacred geometry of India’s holy city, Varanasi: Kashi as Cosmogram. N.G.J.I. , vol. 40: 189-216.
102. -1994 e. Pilgrimage and tourism at Muktinath, Nepal: sacrality and spatial structure. (with P. C. Poudel). N.G.J.I., vol. 40 : pp. 249-268.
103. -1994 f. Chitrakut: The frame and network of the faithscape and sacred geometry of a Hindu tirtha. (with D. P. Dubey). N.G.J.I. , vol. 40 : pp. 307-332.
104. -1994 g. Varanasi: Cosmic order and cityscape. I . Sun images and shrines. Architecture + Design (New Delhi), Vol. 11 (6), November-December : pp. 75-79.
105. -1995 a. Varanasi: Cosmic order and Cityscape. II . Ganesha images and shrines. Architecture + Design (New Delhi),Vol. 12 (1), January-February : pp. 99-101.
106. -1995 b. Varanasi: Cosmic order and Cityscape. III . Shiva’s universe and pilgrimage journeys. Architecture + Design (New Delhi), Vol. 12 (2), March-April : 83-85.
107. -1995 c. Cosmic order and Cityscape of Varanasi (Kashi): The Sun images and cultural astronomy. (with J. M. Malville). N.G.J.I. , Vol. 41 (1), March : pp.69-88. Reprinted in, Cultural Geography: Form and Process, eds. N. Grover and K.N. Singh. Concept Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2004: pp. 202-220.
108. -1995 d. Towards deeper understanding, Sacredscape and Faithscape: an exploration in Pilgrimage studies. N.G.J.I. , Vol. 41 (1), March : pp. 89-111.
109. -1995 e. Heritage ecology and caring for the earth: a search for preserving harmony and ethical values. N.G.J.I. , Vol. 41 (2), June : pp. 191-216.
110. -1995 f. Identity of Geography in India beyond 2000: a search for sensitivity for future. N.G.J.I., Vol. 41 (3): 263-281.
111. -1995 g. Varanasi: Ganesa images and shrines in the cityscape. In, D. P. Dubey, ed. Pilgrimage Studies. Sacred Places, Sacred Traditions. Society of Pilgrimage Studies, Allahabad, Pub. 3 : pp. 209-220.
112. *– 1995 h. Sun shrines, images and alignments at Varanasi. The Ley Hunter ( Cornwall,UK), No.TLH 123, Summer: pp. 20-26.
113. *– 1995 i. Visual astronomy in the mythology and ritual of India: the Sun temples of Varanasi. (with J. M. Malville). Vistas in Astronomy. An International Review Journal (Oxford, UK), Vol. 39 (4): 431-449.
114. *– 1996 a. Varanasi: Siva’s universe and pilgrimage journeys. The Ley Hunter (Cheltenham, UK), No. TLH 125, Autumn : pp. 24-29.
115. *– 1996 b. The Ganga River and the spirit of sustainability in Hinduism. In, James & Roberta Swans, eds. Dialogues with the Living Earth. Quest Books, Theosophical Publ.House, Wheaton, IL, USA: pp. 86-107.
116. *– 1997 a. Sacred space and pilgrimage in Hindu society: the case of Varanasi. In, R. H. Stoddard and Alan Morinis, eds. Sacred Places, Sacred Spaces. The Geography of Pilgrimages. Geoscience & Man, vol. 34.Louisiana State University Press, Baton Rouge, USA: pp. 191-207.
117. *– 1997 b. Sacredscape and urban heritage in India: contestation and perspective. In, Brian Shaw and Roy Jones, eds. Contested Urban Heritage. Voices from the Periphery. Ashgate, London, UK : pp. 101-131.
118. -1997 c. Sacredscape, cosmic territory & faithscape: Goddess territory of Vindhyachal, India. N.G.J.I. ,vol. 43 (3), September : pp. 237-263.
119. -1997 d. Urban heritage in India: Towards orientation to planning. (with Ravi S. Singh). In, A. K. Singh, et el., eds. Strategies in Development Planning. Deep & Deep Publs., New Delhi : pp.289 -304.
120. *– 1997 e. The Spirit and power of place. The Ley Hunter (Stroud, UK), No.TLH 127, Summer: 30-32.
121. *– 1998 a. Khajuraho, India: a search in landscape geometry and cosmo-vision. (with J. M. Malville). The Ley Hunter (Stroud, UK), No. TLH 132, Winter : pp. 15-18.
122. *– 1998 b. An Indian perspective on sacred land: Khajuraho temples. (with J.M. Malville). PLACE (Norwich, UK),No. 5: pp. 20-21.
123. *– 1998 c. Sacred journey, sacredscape and faithscape: an experience of Panchakroshi pilgrimage, Varanasi (India). The Pennsylvania Geographer (Johnstown, PA, USA),Vol. 36 (1) : pp. 55-91.
124. *– 1998 d. Health hazard and ecosystem in high altitude Himalaya, India. (with J. K. Mishra). International Medical Journal (JICEF, Tokyo, Japan), Vol. 5 (4), December: pp. 255-257.
125. *– 1999 a. Rethinking development in India: Perspective, crisis and prospect. In, David Simon and Anders Närman, eds. Development as Theory and Practice. DARG Ser.1. Longman, Harlow, UK: pp. 55-75.
126. *– 1999 b. Nature and cosmic integrity: a search in Hindu geographic thought. In, Anne Buttimer and Luke Wallin, eds. Nature and Identity in Cross-Cultural Perspective. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht (Netherlands) : pp. 69-86. [Reprinted from GeoJournal, vol. 26 (2),1992: pp. 139-147; ref. 88]
127. - 1999c. Sacredscape, Manescape and Cosmogony at Gaya, India: A study in Sacred Geography. National Geographical Jl. of India (ISSN: 0027-9374/1075), vol. 45 (1-4): 32 – 61.
128. - 2000 a. Ethical values and spirit of sustainability in Indian thought. In, Allen Noble, B. Thakur, A. B. Mukerji & Frank Costa, eds. Geographic and Planning Research Themes for the New Millenium. Vikas Publ. House Pvt Ltd, New Delhi : pp. 445 - 458.
129. - 2000 b. Chitrakut: A Hindu tirtha and its Cosmic geometries. (with D. P. Dubey & J. M. Malville). In, J. M. Malville & L. M. Gujral, eds. Ancient Cities, Ancient Skies: Cosmic Geometries & Ritual Landscape in India. Aryan Publ., New Delhi for Indira Gandhi National Centre for Art, IGNCA: pp. 40-57.
130. - 2000 c. Kashi as Cosmogram: Sacred Geometry of Varanasi. In, J. M. Malville & L. M. Gujral, eds. Ancient Cities, Ancient Skies. Aryan Publ., New Delhi for IGNCA : pp. 58-81.
131. -2000 d. The Sun and its temples at Varanasi: meaning and pattern in the three worlds of Kashi. (with J. M. Malville). In, Malville & Gujaral,eds. Ancient Cities, Ancient Skies. Aryan P.,IGNCA New Delhi: 82-99.
132. *– 2000 e. Sacredscape, Faithscape and Cosmic Geometry: A Study of Holy Places of north India. (with J.M. Malville). In, Esteban C. & Belmonte J.A. (eds). Astronomy and Cultural Diversity. (Proceedings, Oxford VI & SEAC 99 Int’nal Conf., June 21-29, 1999, La Laguna, Spain). OAMC. Santa Cruz de Tenerife: pp. 99-106.
133. *– 2000 g. Change and continuity in village India: crisis and prospects in Chamaon. (with Gerhard Gustafsson, K. Lejonhud & K.I. Vålvik). FENNIA, International Jl. of Geography (Geogr. Soc. of Finland, Helsinki). vol. 178 (No.2): 203 – 214.
134. - 2000 h. Sustainable heritage tourism: Framework, perspective and prospect. (with Pravin S. Rana). National Geographical Jl. of India, vol. 46 (1-4): 141 – 158.
135. -2000 i. Development crisis in India: From scenario to re-thinking. Annals, National Assoc. of Geographers, India (NAGI, New Delhi), vol. 22 (1): 69 – 86.
136. -2001 a. The Structure of Peri-Urban Agricultural Environment in Varanasi Development Region. (with Chandra Sen). National Geographical Jl. of India, vol. 47 (1-4): 61 – 72.
137. -2001b. Rationales for including Varanasi as Heritage City in the UNESCO World Heritage List. (with Vrinda Dar and Pravin S. Rana). National Geographical Jl. of India, vol. 47 (1-4): 177 – 200.
138. -2001c. The future of heritage tourism in Varanasi: scenario, Prospects and Perspectives. (with Pravin S. Singh). National Geographical Jl. of India, vol. 47 (1-4): 201 – 218.
139. *– 2001 d. The Holy city and the Cultural Tradition of Pilgrimage Mandala in India: Cosmic Geometries of Kashi (Varanasi) and Gaya. Cultural Approach in Geography at the turn of New Millenium, eds. M. R. Hashemi and M. Papoli-Yazdi. University of Mashhad Press, Mashhad (Iran).
140. – 2001 e. Obituary. Professor Ram Lochan Singh (b. 20-03-1917, d. 20-12-2001). Annals, National Assoc. of Geographers, India (NAGI, New Delhi), vol. 21 (2), December: 92-93.
141. -2002a. Sacred Geography of Goddesses in Kashi (Varanasi). (with Ravi S. Singh, Pravin S. Rana). Journal of Geography, vol. 3 (Theme: Social Geography, eds. H.N. Sharma and A.K. Bhagabati; Dept. of Geography, Gauhati University, Guwahati, AS, India), October: pp. 11 – 35.
142. *– 2002 b. Development in India: Scenario and Ideology. (with Ravi S. Singh). Towards a New Regional and Local Development Research Agenda, eds. Anders Närman and K. Karunanayake. Dept. of Geography, Goteborg University (Sweden), series B, No. 100 and Centre for Development Studies, University of Kelaniya (Sri Lanka), No. 1: pp. 65-78.
143. – 2004 a. Pilgrims to Kashi: Self-Organized Patterns in Space and Time. (with John McKim Malville). In, Sociology of Pilgrims; ed. P. K. Choudhary. Kalpaz Publs., Delhi: pp. 163 – 176.
144. - 2004 b. Behavioural Perspective of Pilgrims and Tourists in Banaras; [with Pravin S. Rana], in, The Tourist - A Psychological Perspective; ed. Aparna Raj ; Kanishka, New Delhi: pp. 187-206.
145. *– 2004 f. Book Review, “Volwahsen, Andreas (2002). Imperial Delhi: the British Capital of the Indian Empire. Prestel Verlag, Munich and London”. Urban Morphology: Journal of the International Seminar on Urban Form (Versailles, France), vol. 8 (1): 57-58.
146. – 2004 g. The Ganga Riverfront in Varanasi, a Heritage Zone in Contestation. Context: Built, Living and Natural, (DRONAH, Gurgaon, HR, India), vol. 1, no. 1, September: pp. 25-30.
147. – 2004 h. Cultural Geography of India, 2000-04 [with Ravi S. Singh]; in, Progress in Indian Geography, 2000-2004 (A Country Report), ed. Sharma, H. N. Presented to the 30th International Geography Congress, Glasgow, UK (August 15-20, 2004). INSA National Committee of Geography, New Delhi: 139-146.
148. – 2004 i. Historical Geography of India, 2000-04 [with Ravi S. Singh]; in, Progress in Indian Geography, 2000-2004 (A Country Report), ed. Sharma, H. N. Presented to the 30th International Geography Congress, Glasgow, UK (August 15-20, 2004). INSA National Committee of Geography, New Delhi: 147-154.
149. *– 2004 j. Development Crisis in India: From Scenario to Re-thinking. [with Ravi S. Singh]. South Asian Affairs (CSAS, Gifu Women’s University, Japan; ISSN: 1349-8851), vol. 1, No. 1, November: pp. 12-30.
150. – 2005 a. Pilgrimage-tourists to Varanasi (Kashi): Critique of the theories, and a search for Self-Organised Patterns in Space and Time; [with John M. Malville], in, Advances in Tourism Theory and Practice: Perspectives from India, eds. George, Babu P. and Swain, Sampad. Abhijeet Pubs, New Delhi: 01-24.
151. *– 2005 b. The Geography of Hindu Pilgrimage in India: From Trend to Perspective; in, Geografia I Sacrum: Festschrift to Prof. Antoni Jackowski, eds. Bołesław Domański and Stefan Skiba. Institute of Geography and Spatial Management of the Jagiellonian University, Kraków (Poland); Vol.2: 417-429.
152. – 2005 c. Singh, Rana P.B. ; Gustafsson, Gerhard and Lejonhud Kristina 2005. Changing Land and Changing Lifeworld: A study of Chamaon Village, Varanasi – 1954-2004. Eastern Anthropologist, (EFCS Lucknow, pub. by Serials Publs., New Delhi), Special Number: "Rural Profile: Scenario 2005", vol. 58 (nos.3-4), July-December: 593-604. Also, in Singh, M. B. ed. 2005. Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (Land, Water, Forest). Tara Book Agency, Varanasi: pp. 293-305.
153. – 2005 d. Rural Profile and Geographical Concerns: Past and Future. Eastern Anthropologist (EFCS Lucknow, pub. by Serials Publs., New Delhi), Special Number: "Rural Profile: Scenario 2005"., vol. 58 (nos.3-4), July-December: 619-624.
154. – 2005 e. Growth of the City, Banaras. In, Banaras: the City Revealed; eds. George Michell and Rana P.B. Singh. Marg Publs., Mumbai: 22-29.
155. – 2005 f. Kashi as Cosmogram: The Panchakroshi Route and Complex Structures of Varanasi; [with Fukunaga, Masaaki], in Pilgrimage and Complexity, eds. John M. Malville and B. N. Saraswati; DK Printworld, Delhi for IGNCA: 87 – 98.
156. – 2005 g. Death and transformation at Gaya: Pilgrimage, ancestors, and the Sun; [with John M. Malville and Anne L. Marshall], in Pilgrimage and Complexity, eds. John M. Malville and B. N. Saraswati; DK Printworld, Delhi for IGNCA: 99-111.
157. *– 2006 a. Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi (1869‑1948). In, Fifty Key Thinkers on Development, ed. David Simon. Routledge, London & New York: pp. 106-111.
158. *– 2006 b. Pilgrimage in Hinduism, Historical Context and Modern Perspectives”; in, Tourism, Religion, and Spiritual Journeys, eds. Dallen J. Timothy and Daniel H. Olsen; Routledge, London & New York: 220-236.
159. *– 2006 c. Goddesses in Kashi (Varanasi): Spatial Patterns and Symbolic Orders; [with Ravi S. Singh], in, Visualised Space in Banaras: Images, Maps, and the Practice of Representations, eds. Martin Gaenszle and Jörg Gengnagel. (Ethno-Indology Series, vol.4. Heidelberg Studies in South Asian Rituals). Harrassowitz Verlag, Wiesbaden: 41 – 68.
160. – 2006 d. Varanasi, the eternal city of India; [with Ravi S. Singh], in, Misra, R. P. ed. Million Cities of India. Concept Publ., New Delhi.
161. – 2006 e. Culture and Civilisation for Human Development: Perspectives in India on the Gandhian Path; in Maiti, Prasenjit (ed.) Development Studies (Volume 2). Atlantic Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi.
162. – 2006 f. Representation of Kashi through the Cartographic Art in the 19th Century. In, Contribution of Banaras to Indian Art and Culture (Proceedings of a National seminar, 22-24 March 2004); eds. Ananda Krishna and Mukul Raj Mehta. Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Simla.
C: Report:
1. Singh, Rana P.B. (chairman and editor) and Dar, Vrinda (associate) 2002 (April 15). The Riverfront and Old City Heritage Zone of Varanasi. Nomination Proposal for inscription in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Varanasi Development Authority, Varanasi (India). 174pp + 70 figures/ maps (locational, site plans, cross sections), 70 plates of photographs, including historical outline and Selected Bibliography.
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* Publication in the International Journal / Research Anthologies, published abroad (outside India).
Publications
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Publications
National Inter-national TOTAL National Inter’nal (InPress/ Process)
A-1. Research Monographs 12 --- 12 2 ---
A-2. Edited/ Co-edited vols. 19 2 21 2 ---
A-3. Co-Ed. Catalogue/Directory 1 1 2 --- ---
A-4. Text Books (co-authored) 2 --- 2 --- ---
A-5. Guidebooks (Banaras Region) 2 --- 2 --- ---
A-6. Journals edited 2 1 3 --- ---
A-7. Co editor, World Directory of
Geography, 1992/ 1993 --- 1 1 --- ---
B. Research Papers 115 46 161 2 3
C. Plan/ Project Report 1 --- 1 --- ---
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Prof. Rana P. B. Singh : Paper Presentation in Conferences/ Seminars
A. International (held outside India)
01. 1976. 23rd IGU (International Geographical Union) Congress, USSR: (a) Pre-Congress Symposium on ‘Rural Settlements in Monsoon Lands’, Tashkent; (b) Main Congress at Moscow: 21 July - 1 August.
02. 1980. 24th IGU Congress, Japan: (a) Pre-Congress Symposium on ‘ Rural Settlements in Developing World’, Okayama University: 25 - 30 August; (b) Main Congress at Tokyo: 1 - 12 September.
03. 1990. International Conference on ‘Town to City and Beyond’, Kathmandu, Nepal : 14 -17 October.
04. 1993. Int. Conference on ‘Banaras as Place of Pilgrimage’, University of Bern, Switzerland : 25 May.
05. 1993. Int. Congress on ‘Openness in Research’, Utrecht, The Netherlands : 10-12 June.
06. 1995. 9th Int. Congress of Historical Geographers, Pre-Cong. Symposium ‘Landscape & Identity’, National University of Singapore, Singapore : 27-30 June.
07. 1995. 9th Int. Congress of Historical Geographers; Univ. of Technology, Perth, Australia : 3 – 10 July.
08. 1995. Int. Conf. on ‘Geography Beyond 2000’, 50th Celebration of Geography Department, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand : 27 - 30 October.
09. 1996. 28th IGU, International Geographical Union, Congress, The Hague, The Netherlands : 4 - 10 August.
10. 1996. 28th IGU Post-Congress Symp. on ‘Perspective of Indian Geography towards Future’, State University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands : 10 - 12 August.
11. 1997. Int. Conf. of Development Geography on ‘Rethinking Development’, Sida-Sando, Sweden: 14 -17 June.
12. 1999. Int. Conf. on Development Geography; University of Vaasa, Vaasa, Finland : 21-23 June.
13. 1999. The 6th Oxford & SEAC Conference, ‘Astronomy & Cultural Diversity’; Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos, La Laguna (Tenerife), Spain: 24-29 June.
14. 2001. Int. Conf.: Towards an Electronic Cultural Atlas: E-publishing & Knowledge Management in the Humanities, and ECAI Technical & Workgroup Meet; University of Sydney, Australia: 12-16 June .
15. 2001. International SASNET Workshop ‘Global Networking in South Asian Studies’; Lund University, Sweden: 27-28 August
16. 2002. International Seminar, ‘Visualising the Sacred Space of Banaras’; SAI Heidelberg University, Germany: 22-25 May
17. 2003. International Interdisciplinary Conference: Symbology, Myths, History: Weapons and Wars in, From Rudra to Mahatma Gandhi; State University of Milan, Milan, Italy: 19-20 May.
18. 2003. 3rd International Convention of Asia Scholars, ICAS 3, Singapore: 19-22 August.
19. 2004. International Meet, “Problems of Enlisting in the UNESCO Heritage List”; Vienna, Austria: 3-4 July.
20. 2004. The 18th European Congress of Modern South Asian Studies; Lund University, Sweden: 6-9 July. Served as a Panel Organiser and Chairman, Panel 46: “Sacred Places and Conservation of Heritage”.
21. 2004. International Workshop on ‘Cooperation Project between Gifu (Japan) and Varanasi (India) for Heritage Promotion’; Gifu, Shirakawa-go, Takayama, Tokyo, Japan: 8 to 18 December.
22. 2005. The 19th World Congress of the IAHR, International Assoc. of History of Religions, Takanawa Prince Hotel, Tokyo, Japan, 24 - 30 March.
23. 2005. SIDA & SNHB International Conference on ‘Life in the Urban Landscape’, Chalmers Univ. of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden: 29 May to 2 June.
24. 2005. NASA Int. Conf. ‘The Contemporary Dramas of South Asia: Economic, Social, Political and Cultural Changes/ Upheavals’, Workshop on ‘Secularism’, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark: 3 – 5 June.
25. 2006. Conference on ‘Culture and Landscape in Sacred India: City and Village’: 29-30 May, Oslo University College, Oslo, Norway.
26. 2006. International Conference on “Space, Haunting, Discourse”: 15-18 June, Karlstad University, Sweden. Co-organised and Convened a Session: ‘Landscape, Spirit of Place (genius loci) and Place Ballet’.
27. 2006. The 19th European Conference of Modern South Asian Studies: 27-30 June 2006.Leiden University, the Netherlands, Convened & Chaired Panel 27: ‘Pilgrimage Landscape, Cosmogram and Planning the Heritage Cities’.
B. International (held in India)
01. 1975. IGU Int. Seminar on ‘Rural Settlement and Development’, B.H.U., Varanasi: 1 - 6 September.
02. 1979. IGU Int. Seminar on ‘Transformation of Rural Habitat’, B.H.U., Varanasi: 22 - 25 January.
03. 1979. Int. Conf. on ‘Traditional Concept of Ritual Space in India’, Max Muller Fd, Bombay: 22 -24 February.
04. 1982. IGU Int. Sem. on ‘Energy, Environ. & Rural Habitat Transformation’, Meerut University: 16-20 March.
05. 1986. Inter-Religious Conference on ‘Bhakti’ (org. by CWR, NY), Varanasi: 6 - 10 November.
06. 1990. Int. Seminar on ‘Asian Environment’, B.H.U. , Varanasi : 3 - 6 March.
07. 1994. 3rd World Archaeology Congress, A.S.I. & I.A.S. , New Delhi : 4 - 10 December.
08. 1994. Int. Conf. on ‘Disaster, Environment and Development’, E.M.S., Univ. of Delhi : 9-12 December.
09. 1995. Int. Conf. on ‘Environment, Sustainable Development and Human Health’, B.H.U.,Varanasi: 11-15 Feb.
10. 1997. Int. Seminar on ‘Environment, Energy and Technology’; B.H.U., Varanasi: 11 - 15 December.
11. 1999. Int. Conf. on ‘Pilgrimage and Complexity’; IGNCA, New Delhi: 4 - 10 January.
12. 2000. Workshop on ‘Policy implications of Impact of Air Pollution on Agriculture in Urban and Peri-Urban Areas of India’; sponsored by Imperial College, London at India Int’nal Centre, New Delhi : 17 - 18 January.
13. 2000. Int. Conference on ‘Land Use Changes, Environment and Development’; B.H.U., Varanasi: 11 – 14 December.
14. 2000. Workshop on ‘Policy implications of Impact of Air Pollution on Agriculture in Urban and Peri-Urban Areas of India’; org. by Imperial College, London at IIC, New Delhi: 18 – 19 December.
15. 2001. Workshop, DFID PROJECT Z7530: ‘Enhancing food chain integrity: quality assurance mechanisms for air pollution impacts on vegetable systems in India’; Diamond Hotel, Varanasi: 6 – 7 November.
16. 2001. Int. Conf. on ‘Environment, Energy, Technology, Development and Society’s Response’; B.H.U., Varanasi: 1 – 3 December.
17. 2002. Workshop, DFID’s CPHP, Assessing the ‘Enhancing food chain integrity: quality assurance mechanisms for air pollution impacts on vegetable systems in India’; Hotel Taj Ganges, Nadesar, Varanasi: 7 – 8 Oct.
18. 2002. Workshop, DFID’s CPHP Assessing the ‘Enhancing food chain integrity: quality assurance mechanisms for air pollution impacts on vegetable systems in India & Future Prospects’; IIC New Delhi: 31 Oct.–1 Nov.
19. 2003. International Seminar on ‘Communication and Sustainable Development in Agriculture’; B.H.U., Varanasi; organised a Session on “Heritage, Communication and Development”: 7-9 January.
20. 2003. IAHR International Conference on the “Study of Indic Religions”; IIC, New Delhi: 18 – 21 December.
21. 2004. International Conf. on ‘Sustainable Management of Natural Resources’, Feb. 11-13, BHU, Varanasi.
22. 2004. ‘The International Research Foundation on SAARC, Tokyo: Seminar’, YMCA, New Delhi 16-17 September. [Attended as member of the Executive Board, IRF-SAARC, and special discussant].
23. 2005. International Conference on “Cultural and Religious Mosaic of South and Southeast Asia: Conflict and Consensus through the Ages”. IIC, New Delhi: 27 to 30 January.
24. 2005. International "Dialogue between Civilisations" (Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan), The Changing Dynamics of Religions”, The Hotel Taj Ganges, Varanasi: 18-19 February.
25. 2005. International Conference on "Children, Youth, and Education in a Globalizing India”; Vidyashram- Southpoint School, Varanasi: 21-22 December; also chaired a session.
C. National ( India )
01. 1975. Indian Science Congress; University of Delhi, Delhi: 1 - 7 January.
02. 1984. Rural Development; University of Allahabad, Allahabad : 3 - 4 March.
03. 1985. Varanasi Through the Ages; B.H.U., Varanasi : 1 - 4 August.
04. 1985. National Geography Congress (NAGI) ; B.H.U., Varanasi : 26 - 29 December.
05. 1987. Heritage Conservation; School of Planning, Delhi : 2 - 3 February.
06. 1988. Environmental Conservation; School of Planning, Delhi : 22 - 23 January.
07. 1989. Solid Waste Management; School of Planning, Delhi : 24 - 26 February.
08. 1989. Education for Future; U.P. Govt., Allahabad : 4 - 5 March.
09. 1989. Pattern of Urban Change in India; B.H.U., Varanasi : 6 - 8 April.
10. 1993. 3rd Annual National All-India History Conf.; U.P. College, Varanasi : 17 - 19 October.
11. 1994. The City and the Stars: Urban Geometries; IGNCA, New Delhi : 14 April.
12. 1995. Pilgrimage Tourism & Conservation of Cultural Heritage; SPS, Allahabad: 21 - 23 January.
13. 1998. Development in Marginal Areas & Prospects; E.M.S., University of Delhi : 26 - 28 March.
14. 1998. Dimensions of Tourism; Dept. of History of Art, B.H.U., Varanasi : 17 - 19 December.
15. 1998. 12th Indian Geography Congress (NAGI) ; University of Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur : 28 - 30 December.
16. 1999. Pilgrimage-Tourism; Dept. of History of Art, B. H. U., Varanasi : 17 - 19 December.
17. 2000. Optimum Utilisation of Land Resources & Technology Transformation vis-a-vis Poverty Alleviation;
Dept. of Geography, B.H.U., Varanasi : 4 - 6 February
18. 2000. Siva in Indian Culture. Parshvanatha Jain Inst. & NIHC, Varanasi : 27 - 29 May.
19. 2001. Pilgrimage-Tourism & Power of Sacred Places; Kumbha Mela City, Allahabad, SPS: 20-22 Jan.
20. 2003. National Workshop on “Sustainable Rural and Town Planning”; Law School (EMCBP), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Special Lecture; February 22-23.
21. 2003. National Seminar on “Varanasi through the Ages: Elements of Continuity and Change”; Dept. of History, Faculty of Social Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Special Lecture; February 22-23.
22. 2003. Symposium on “Fairs and Festivals of Kashi”; Jnana Pravaha, Varanasi, Slide-show lecture; Aug. 1-3.
23. 2004. Seminar on “Contribution of Banaras to Indian Art and Culture”; Bharat Kala Bhavan, B.H.U., Varanasi; special slide-show lecture; 22-24 March.
24. 2004. National Seminar on “Geography in the 21st Century: Issues and Challenges”. Dept. of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh: 1-2 May.
25. 2004. National Seminar: “INTERLUDE. Understanding Death” (Foundation for Universal Responsibility of HH The Dalai Lama), held at I.I.C. New Delhi: 1 – 2 November.
26. 2005. National Seminar on “Indian Geography in the 21st Century: Ways and Paths”. Dept. of Geography, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi: 2 – 3 March.
· Seminar organiser as Secretary/ Panel Convenor / Panel Chair
(A) Abroad
01. 1980. 24th IGU Congress, Japan: Pre-Congress Symposium on ‘ Rural Settlements in Developing
World’, Okayama University: 25 - 30 August. (with Prof. Shogo Yuihama)
02. 2004. The 18th European Congress of Modern South Asian Studies; Lund University, Sweden: 6-9 July. Served as a Panel Organiser and Chairman, Panel 46: “Sacred Places and Conservation of Heritage”.
03. 2005. The 19th World Congress of the IAHR, International Assoc. of History of Religions, Takanawa Prince Hotel, Tokyo, Japan, 24 - 30 March. Panel Organiser: “Sacred Places and Message of Peace”.
04. 2006. International Conference on “Space, Haunting, Discourse”: 15-18 June, Karlstad University, Sweden. Co-organised and Co-convened a Session: ‘Landscape, Spirit of Place (genius loci) and Place Ballet’.
05. 2006. The 19th European Conference of Modern South Asian Studies: 27-30 June 2006.Leiden University, the Netherlands, Convened & Chaired Panel 27: ‘Pilgrimage Landscape, Cosmogram and Planning the Heritage Cities’.
(B) India
01. 1979. IGU Int. Seminar on ‘Transformation of Rural Habitat’, B.H.U., Varanasi: 22 - 25 January.
02. 1982. IGU Int. Sem. on ‘Energy, Environ. & Rural Habitat Transformation’, Meerut University: 16-20 March.
03. 1989. Pattern of Urban Change in India; B.H.U., Varanasi: 6 - 8 April.
04. 1994. The City and the Stars: Urban Geometries; IGNCA, New Delhi: 14 April.
05. 1995. Pilgrimage Tourism & Conservation of Cultural Heritage; SPS, Allahabad: 21 - 23 January.
06. 1999. Int. Conf. on ‘Pilgrimage and Complexity’; IGNCA, New Delhi: 4 - 10 January.
07. 2000. Workshop on ‘Policy implications of Impact of Air Pollution on Agriculture in Urban and Peri-Urban Areas of India’; sponsored by Imperial College, London at India Int’nal Centre, New Delhi : 17 - 18 January.
08. 2000. Workshop on ‘Policy implications of Impact of Air Pollution on Agriculture in Urban and Peri-Urban Areas of India’; org. by Imperial College, London at IIC, New Delhi: 18 – 19 December.
09. 2001. Pilgrimage-Tourism & Power of Sacred Places; Kumbha Mela City, Allahabad, SPS: 20-22 Jan.
10. 2001. Workshop, DFID PROJECT Z7530: ‘Enhancing food chain integrity: quality assurance mechanisms for air pollution impacts on vegetable systems in India’; Diamond Hotel, Varanasi: 6 – 7 November.
11. 2002. Workshop, DFID’s CPHP, Assessing the ‘Enhancing food chain integrity: quality assurance mechanisms for air pollution impacts on vegetable systems in India’; Hotel Taj Ganges, Nadesar, Varanasi: 7 – 8 Oct.
12. 2002. Workshop, DFID’s CPHP Assessing the ‘Enhancing food chain integrity: quality assurance mechanisms for air pollution impacts on vegetable systems in India & Future Prospects’; IIC New Delhi: 31 Oct.–1 Nov.
13. 2003. International Seminar on ‘Communication and Sustainable Development in Agriculture’; B.H.U., Varanasi; organised a Session on “Heritage, Communication and Development”: 7-9 January.
14. 2003. IAHR International Conference on the “Study of Indic Religions”; IIC, New Delhi: 18 – 21 December.
15. 2005. National Seminar on “Indian Geography in the 21st Century: Ways and Paths”. Dept. of Geography, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi: 2 – 3 March.
· UGC Refresher Course for teachers of Geography at Academic Staff College,
Banaras Hindu University: served as Course Coordinator
1. 2001. “Geography and Environmental Concern in the 21st Century”: 11 to 31 December.
2. 2005. “Geography in the 21st Century: An Interdisciplinary Approach”: 26 Nov. to 16 December.
· Lectures/ Seminar given abroad as Visiting Scholar/ Professor
01.
USSR: Tashkent, Moscow; July 1976.
02.
Japan: Okayama, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo, Kyoto: 09 August to 10 December 1980; Gifu, Shirakawa-go, Takayama, Tokyo, 8 to 18 December 2004; The 19th World Congress, IAHR, Tokyo: 23 to 31 March 2005.
03.
USA: Honolulu (Hawaii), Blacksburg, Washington DC, Amherst, Worcester; December 1980 - April 1981.
04.
Sweden: Karlstad, Göteborg, Lund, Uppsala, Sida-Sändo, Stockholm; 1989, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006.
05.
The Netherlands: Eindhoven, Groningen, Utrecht, Leiden, The Hague; 1993, 1996, 1999, 2006.
06.
Germany: Göttingen, Bonn, Bochum, Regensburg, Heidelberg; 1993, 2002.
07.
Switzerland: Bern, Lausanne; 1993.
08.
Denmark: Copenhagen, Aarhus; 1993, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006.
09.
Australia: Perth, Melbourne, Torok, 1995; Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, 2001.
10.
New Zealand: Dunedin, Christchurch, Palmerston North; 1995.
15.
Singapore: 1995, 2003.
11.
Finland: Turku, Vaasa; 1996, 1999.
16.
Norway: Bergen, Oslo; 1996, 2006.
12.
Spain: Madrid, La Laguna (Tenerife); 1999
17.
Nepal: Kathmandu; 1981, 1990.
13.
Italy: Milan, Verona, Bologna, Venice, Florence, Rome; 2003.
14.
Austria: Vienna, Semmering; July 2004
· Collaboration in International Projects
* UNO-CHBP, New York, USA, Short term Project on “Rural Development in Indian Environment”, April-August 1977. Ref. No. 749173, Code-204, No. ESA-77-91 CTR 01. (with Prof. R. L. Singh). Published as: A-1, 03 (1977).
* Japan Foundation, Tokyo (at Geography Dept, Okayama Unv.) on “Changing Japanese and Indian Rural Habitat”, August-December 1980. (with Prof. Shogo Yuihama). Published as: A-1, 05 (1981).
* United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) funded project (Crop Post Harvest Research Programme, project number R7530; Centre for Environmental Tech., Imperial College (Univ. of London) at Silwood Park, on “Air Pollution, Land use and Vegetable Farming in Peri-urban areas around Varanasi City”, May-Oct. 1999.(with Dr Chandra Sen, IAS, BHU, and Dr Fiona Marshall, IC-London); and independent: April 2000 – March 2003.
* University of Colorado, Boulder (USA) and S.H.P.E.H. on “Cultural Astronomy and Pilgrimage Systems: The
Bathers’ Survey, Varanasi”, November 1998 - June 2000. (with Prof. John McKim Malville).
* Karlstad University, Sweden on “Comparison of Life-world and Farming Systems in Sweden and India: Östmark (Sweden) and Chamaon (Varanasi, India), a comparative study”, 1995-2000.(with Prof. Gerhard Gustafsson)
* German Research Council: SAI, Univ. of Heidelberg, Interdisciplinary Project on “Visualised Space – Constructions of Locality and Cartographic Representation in Varanasi”, 1999-2002, (with Prof. Axel Michaels, Prof. Hans-Georg Bohle, and Niels Gutschow).
· Honour as Visiting/ Exchange Faculty
* Japan Foundation Scientist, Dept. of Geography, Okayama University, Okayama, August-December 1980.
* Visiting Professor, Geography & Urban and Environmental Systems, Virginia Tech (VPI-SU), Blacksberg, VA,
USA, Jan.-April 1981.
* Visiting Professor, Karlstad University (Sweden) and Banaras Hindu University (India): Academic Exchange
Programme: December 1989, May-June 1993, August 1996, May-June 2005, May-June 2006.
* Ron Lister Lecturer, Dept. of Geography (on its 50th Anniversary), University of Otago, Dunedin, New
Zealand, October 1995.
* Linnaeus-Palme Visiting Professor, Karlstad University (Sweden) and Banaras Hindu University (India):
[under Academic Exchange Programme], May 2002.
* Indo-Japanese Exchange Visiting Professor, Gifu Women’s University, Japan [to promote collaborative heritage studies between Gifu and Varanasi], December 2004.
· Membership/ Experience with IGU, UNO, & International bodies
* Secretary: IGU Working Group, Transformation of Rural Habitat in Developing Countries, 1976-1984.
* Corresponding Member : IGU Commission on Population Geography, 1976-1996; * IGU Com. on Rural
Systems, 1976-1992; * IGU Com. on History of Geographical Thought, 1988-2004; * IGU SG on Geography
of Commercial Activities, 1984-1992; * IGU Com. on Cultural Geography, 1996-2008; * IGU WG on Land
Use/ Land Cover Changes, 1996-2000.
* Consultant : UNO-CHBP (Center of Housing, Building and Planning, New York, USA, 1977-1980.
* Member, SG Geography of Religions & Belief Systems (Assoc. American Geographers, USA), 1989-1998.
* Member, Executive Board: The International Research Forum on SAARC (Tokyo, Japan), since Aug. 2003 ---
* Member, European Association of South Asian Studies, 2006-07.
* Member, South Asia, IGU Initiative: Cultures and Civilizations for Human Development, 2005-09.
· Life Membership National bodies (India)
* Life-Member: Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), L / 10517, since 2004→.
* Life Member : National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI), L / 547, since 1985→;
* Life Member : National Geographical Society of India (NGSI), L / 108, since 1986→;
Founding President
* Society of Pilgrimage Studies, since 1989→;
* Indian Society of Environment and Culture, since 1995→;
* Society of Heritage Planning & Environmental Health, since 1995→.
Chief Co-ordinator (Hon.):
* New York State Independent College Consortium for Study in India, NYSICCSI, (Program at Varanasi in
Nov-Dec.), since 1995 …. Continue →.
* Friends World Program, Long Island University, Southampton, NY, FWP-LIU (Varanasi segment, Jan/ Feb.),
since 2001 … continue →.
· Association with International Collaboration
* President, Indo-Japanese Friendship Association, Banaras, IJFAB since 1984 →.
* President, Indo-Nordic Cultural Association (Varanasi), INCA since 1992 →.
* President, Indo-Israel Cultural Association (Varanasi), IICA since 2002 →.
* President, Indo-Austria Cultural Association (Varanasi), IACA since 2004 →.
· Research Fellowship (India)
* UGC, New Delhi : attached to the Department of Geography, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi :
(a) Junior Research Fellow, 9 July 1971 - 7 June 1973.
(b) Senior Research Fellow, 8 June 1973 - 10 December 1975.
(c) Post-Doctoral Fellow, 11 December 1975 - 16 Sept. 1977.
* CSIR, New Delhi : (a) CSIR Scientist Pool, Meerut University, Meerut, 16 May 1981 to 15 November 1983.
# International Biographical Honour
* Marquis Who’s Who (New Providence, NJ, USA): “Who’s Who in Asia”, 1st Ed.2006 – 2007.
* Marquis Who’s Who (New Providence, NJ, USA): “Who’s Who in the World”, 1999 – 2002.
* International Biographical Centre (Cambridge, UK): “Outstanding People of the 20th Century” - 1999.
* American Biographical Inst., Inc. (Raleigh, NC, USA): nominated “International Peace Prize”, 2003.
* American Biographical Inst., Inc. (Raleigh, NC, USA): nominated “American Medal of Honour”, 2003.
* American Biographical Inst., Inc. (Raleigh, NC, USA): “Man of the Year - 1999”, “2000”, “2003”.
* American Biographical Inst., Inc. (Raleigh, NC, USA): nominated in “Contemporary Who’s Who”, 2003.
* American Biographical Inst., Inc. (USA): nominated “Research Board of Advisors”, 1999, 2000, 2000–2003.
* American Biographical Inst., Inc. (Raleigh, NC, USA): “2000 Millennium Medal of Honour” - 1999.
* American Biographical Inst., Inc. (USA): “Outstanding Man of the 20th Century” - December 1999.
# Citation of Rana P. B. Singh and his works in GORABS Newsletter.
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* Geography of Religions and Belief Systems, GORABS. Association of American Geographers,
Dept. of Geography & Environ. Studies, Slippery Rock Univ., Slippery Rook, PA 16057‑1326, U.S.A.
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* Vol. 11, No. 1, Spring 1989: ‑page 2 — membership mentioned.
* Vol. 14, No. 1, Spring 1992: ‑page 3 — From India: Rana P. B. Singh; highlights of his books.
* Vol. 14, No. 2, Fall 1992: ‑page 4 — Rana P. B. Singh ‑- old member.
* Vol. 15, No. 2, Fall 1993: ‑page 4 — ref. GeoJournal, essay by Rana P. B. Singh.
* Vol. 15, No. 3, Winter 1993: ‑page 3 — GORABS FOCUS: Rana P.B. Singh; one full column ref. contributions and works.
* Vol. 17, No. 1, Winter 1995: ‑page 8 — ref. Singh's paper in Erdkunde (48, 1994), and forthcoming vol. on India.
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Pilgrimage & Cosmology Series: 1.
Banaras Region. A Spiritual and Cultural Guide: Rana P. B. Singh and Pravin S. Rana
This is the first compendium of cultural sites in and around Varanasi, being a veritable small encyclopaedia of the Banaras region. The first section includes Setting, Historical background, Religious landscape, the Cosmogony, Festivities, Riverside landscape, and seven detailed area walks along the ghats and in the old city, and also Sarnath, the Jain places, the Muslim sacredscapes (in and around Banaras), and the rural landscape (village India). The second section ‘Around Banaras’ covers the sites lying less than 80km The third part covers the places in the range of 100-300km, including Ayodhya, Khajuraho, Sonepur, Deo, Gaya and Baijnath Dham.
March 2002; 402pp, 111 maps/figs. © Singh and Rana. ISBN 81-86569-24-3. Rs 350/ $ 20.
Publisher: INDICA BOOKS : D 40/ 18 Godaulia, Varanasi, UP 221001. INDIA
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Pilgrimage & Cosmology Series: 3.
This is the first compendium of cultural sites in and around Varanasi, being a veritable small encyclopaedia of the Banaras region. The first section includes Setting, Historical background, Religious landscape, the Cosmogony, Festivities, Riverside landscape, and seven detailed area walks along the ghats and in the old city, and also Sarnath, the Jain places, the Muslim sacredscapes (in and around Banaras), and the rural landscape (village India). The second section ‘Around Banaras’ covers the sites lying less than 80km The third part covers the places in the range of 100-300km, including Ayodhya, Khajuraho, Sonepur, Deo, Gaya and Baijnath Dham.
March 2002; 402pp, 111 maps/figs. © Singh and Rana. ISBN 81-86569-24-3. Rs 350/ $ 20.
Publisher: INDICA BOOKS : D 40/ 18 Godaulia, Varanasi, UP 221001. INDIA
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Pilgrimage & Cosmology Series: 3.
Towards the Pilgrimage Archetype. Pancakroshi Yatra of Banaras. Rana P. B. Singh
Based on two decades of experiences, this is the first book length study on the cosmic circuit of Panchakroshi pilgrimage around Banaras, and associated inter circuit “antatgriha yatra”, a continuous tradition at least since 16th century. Taking contextual milieu, cultural metaphor, cosmogonic meaning associated with the sacred territory and pilgrimage, all the 108 shrines and images are narrated to understand the distinctiveness and diversity of sacredscapes and the associated rituals. Also narrated are the notions of sacrality of time and temporality of sacredness.
May 2002. 222pp, 72 figs/maps. © Rana P. B. Singh. ISBN: 81-86569-30-8. Rs 250/ $16.
Publisher: INDICA BOOKS : D 40/ 18 Godaulia, Varanasi, UP 221001. INDIA
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Pilgrimage & Cosmology Series: 5
Where the Buddha Walked. A Companion to the Buddhist Places of India: Rana P. B. Singh
All the places where the Buddha walked, are described in terms of history, culture and his Message. The places include: Lumbini: the birthplace; Kapilavastu: childhood place; Bodh Gaya: got Enlightenment; Gaya: done austerity; Sarnath: first preaching; Shravasti: place of Great Miracles; Kaushambi: sermons in the 6th and 9th years; Rajgir: tamed a mad elephant ; Nalanda: The seat of great University and the Buddhist ruins; Patna: stop a night; Vaishali: offered honey; Kesariya: given begging bowl to the people; Kushinagar: Parinirvana place; Sankisa: descended from the Tushita heaven; and Mathura: paid several visits.
May 2003. 322pp., 110 Figs. © Rana P. B. Singh. ISBN: 81-86569-36-7. Hb Rs 375/ $ 22. Pb Rs 295/ $ 18.
Publisher: INDICA BOOKS : D 40/ 18 Godaulia, Varanasi, UP 221001. INDIA
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Pilgrimage & Cosmology Series: 6.
Cultural Landscapes and the Lifeworld. Literary Images of Banaras : Rana P. B. Singh
This is the first book narrating the literary images of a single city based on individual's writings on Banaras, the city known as the Cultural Capital of India and the holiest city for Hindus. The literary images and the cultural traditions as described in the fictions and regional writings are interpreted in the purview of cultural symbols and the live traditions, which have maintained its continuity since the past. Each of the fifteen essays describes a time and the culture, illustrated with puranic sources, as narrated in the writings of Kabir, Tulasi, Mirza Ghalib, Bhartendu Harishchandra, Rudra ‘Kashikeya’, Shivprasad Singh, Bhishm Sahni, Raja Rao, Abdul Bismillah, Kashinath Singh, and Pankaj Mishra. Of course, no one can claim that this will be the end-product of literary images, one can easily realise that the work will be helpful in understanding the complexity and multiplicity of belief systems and historical perspectives of metaphor, symbolism and milieu.
December 2004. 398pp., 55 figures. © Rana P. B. Singh. ISBN: 81-86569-45-6. Pb Rs 375, $ 22, Hb Rs 450/ $ 24.
Publisher: INDICA BOOKS : D 40/ 18 Godaulia, Varanasi, UP 221001. INDIA
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Distributor: Harmony Books, B 1/160 Assi Ghat, Varanasi, UP 221005, India.
Tel/Fax: 091-542-2310218. Manager: Rakesh Singh, Email: rakeshsingh42@rediffmail.com
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* Banaras, the City Revealed.
George Michell and Rana P. B. Singh, eds.
Marg Publications, Mumbai. 2005.
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Forthcoming Publications
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* Sacred Geography of Goddesses in South Asia.
Essays in memory of David Kinsley
Rana P. B. Singh and Ravi S. Singh (eds.)
Sundeep Publs., New Delhi. 2006.
This anthology is a festschrift to (late) David Kinsley who introduced the interdisciplinary frame of sacred geography to study goddesses, especially in South Asia. The book begins with a through review of the works of Kinsley on goddesses (by Mann, USA), followed by a detailed introduction and appraisal of goddesses’ landscape and ritualscape of South Asia. The twelve major essays cover the themes like Sacred places: spatiality and symbolism (Singh & Singh, India), Mental journeys and cosmic topography (Wilke, Germany), Devi pilgrimage sites in the Siwalik (Foster and Stoddard, USA), Spatiality and ordering of goddesses in Kashi (Singh & Singh, India), Mahavidyas’ Yatra as s contemporary pilgrimage (Zeiler Germany), Sacred geography of Vindhyachal goddess territory (Singh, India), Sacredscape of goddess Chinnamasta at Rajarappa (Ravi Singh, India), Circulation in ritualscape of the Matrikas in Kathmandu Valley (Amazzone, USA), Kamakhya Pitha of India (Ramasso, Italy), Sacred abode of the Durga in Varanasi (Rodrigues, Canada), Landscape of the Mother Goddess Kalika at Pavagadh (Sinha, USA), Shaman-Healer and Priestess to the Devi (Gadon, USA), and Goddess Ganga River: Pure or Impure Today (Alley, USA)
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* Banaras: Geography, History and Bibliographic Sources.
Rana P. B. Singh
13x18cm. 128pp., 15 figures, 820 sources. Sundeep Publs., New Delhi. 2006.
This is the first attempt of its kind on the holy city of Varanasi. The section on Geography covers general background of the topography, climate, soils, vegetation, and humanised landscape. The History sections gives a general brief outline of history, from the ancient most to modern, including a chronological chart. The Bibliographic sources (850) cover, books in English and German, articles in English, books in Hindi, sources in Sanskrit, sources in Persian, doctoral theses, University of Wisconsin India Study Projects, and sources in Japanese.
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* Kashi & Cosmos. Ritualscape and Sacred Geography of Banaras.
Rana P. B. Singh
In preparation. 2008. 11” x 8 ½”. 600pp. 150 maps/ figures, 64 B-W photographs.
This book is the re-written and updated of all the papers published by the author during 1980-2006; aiming to fit into the sequence and the subject matter, along with several new chapters to interconnect the themes. This is an encyclopaedic book on Varanasi/ Kashi, known as the cultural capital of India. The chapters deal with (1) Introducing Banaras and its Images, (2) Geographical Personality (physical landscape and climatic characteristics), (3) Transformation on the cradle of Time (evolution), (5) The Ghats, the Riverfront Heritagescape, (6) Sacred Geometry & Cosmic Order (pilgrimage mandala and cultural astronomy), (7) Sacred Journeys and Associated Deities, (8) Panchakroshi Yatra: Cosmic Circuit and Journey, (9) Sacred Geography of Goddesses, (10) Sun shrines and the Sacredscapes, (11) The Festivals and Ritualscape, (12) The Visualised Image: Sacrality and Perceptual World, (13) Literary Images: Change and Continuity, (14) Modern Varanasi. Place and society in Shivprasad Singh's Street Turns Yonder, (15) Demographic Profile and James Prinsep’s Census, (16) The Buddhist Sacredscape (Sarnath), (17) Heritage Tourism: Scenario and Perspectives, (18) The Muslim Sacredscape, and (19) Kashi (Varanasi): Selected Bibliography (900 sources). At the end there are several APPENDICES, consisting of (a) Historical Outline, (b) Festivals & Roman Dates, 1991-2010, (c) List of Kashi’s Divinities (1200), (d) List of Devas by Muhallas, (e) List of Pilgrimage Routes and Images, (f) Sacred Journeys and Sites: GPS values of 450 sites, (g) List of Existing 324 Shiva Lingas, as ref. KKh, and (h) List of Lost 200 Shiva Lingas, as ref. KKh. Index.
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