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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › VaranasiVaranasi - Wikipedia

    History. Mythology. According to Hindu mythology, Varanasi was founded by Shiva, [37] one of three principal deities along with Brahma and Vishnu. During a conflict between Brahma and Shiva, one of Brahma's five heads was torn off by Shiva.

  2. Nov 7, 2024 · Varanasi, also called Benares, southeastern Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It is located on the left bank of the Ganges River and is one of the seven sacred cities of Hinduism. By the 2nd millennium BCE it had become a religious, commercial, and industrial center.

  3. Aug 21, 2024 · Varanasi, also known as Benares, is a famous Indian city that is located on the banks of the Ganges. This city is known as the spiritual capital of India because thousands of Hindu pilgrims come to take a dip in the holy waters of the Ganges.

  4. Jul 7, 2023 · Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges River in the northeastern state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi holds significant religious and cultural importance in Hinduism.

  5. Varanasi, also known as the holy city, combines in itself the cultural essence and mysticism of India. Varanasi stands on the banks of river Ganga, considered the holiest of all Indian rivers. Varanasi or Kashi is both an exalted place of pilgrimage and a microcosmic centre of faith.

  6. Jul 11, 2023 · Currently Kashi is known by the name Varanasi which was derived from the two tributaries of the holy River Gange named Varuna and Assi. Kashi is situated at the banks of the Holy River Ganges in the Uttar Pradesh state of India.

  7. Jul 27, 2024 · Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Located on the banks of the sacred River Ganges in the northern Indian state of...

  8. Varanasi, also known as Benaras, was called “the Ancient City” when Lord Buddha visited it in 500 B.C., and is the oldest, continuously inhabited city in the world today.The land of Varanasi (Kashi) has been the ultimate pilgrimage spot for Hindus for ages.

  9. indianculture.gov.in › unesco › creative-cities-networkVaranasi - Indian Culture

    Varanasi, also known as Kashi and Banaras is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. It is situated on the banks of river Ganges or Ganga in Uttar Pradesh about 320 km from the capital city of Lucknow.

  10. Feb 17, 2023 · Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. This city, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India, is known for its rich cultural heritage, spiritual significance, and beautiful riverfront.