Varanasi, also known as Kashi and Banaras, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and holds immense cultural, religious, and historical significance. Located on the banks of the sacred Ganges River in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi is considered one of the holiest cities in Hinduism.
Varanasi is a major spiritual and pilgrimage destination for Hindus. The city is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, and it is said that taking a dip in the holy Ganges River at Varanasi cleanses one of sins and ensures liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
Varanasi is a major spiritual and pilgrimage destination for Hindus. The city is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, and it is said that taking a dip in the holy Ganges River at Varanasi cleanses one of sins and ensures liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
