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Varanasi,

1830

The Banks of the Ganges at Benares

Benares, also called Varanasi, is the most important Hindu pilgrimage site in India

Benares, often called Kaasi, is located on the banks of the Ganges River. Many believe that the divinity shines at this place and leads humans to salvation. People often call Varanasi as Kaasi (Kas refers to shine). The name Varanasi owes its origin to the two rivers Asi and Varana between which the city