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Holy City Varanasi The Spiritual and Religious Capital of India” “Benaras” is older than history, older than tradition older even than legend, and looks

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  1. 1. Holy City VaranasiThe Spiritual and Religious Capital of India
  2. 2. INTRODUCTION The holy city of Varanasi is located on the bank of Ganga in the Southeastern part ofthe state of Uttar Pradesh in North India. The name Varanasi, has its origin possibly from the names of the two rivers Varunaand Assi. Varanasi also known as many different name like Benaras KashiCity of Ghats, City of Temples City of Aisle Varanasi is generally believed to be about 3,000 years old. The land of Varanasi has been the ultimate pilgrimage spot for Hindus with Jains andBuddhists. Banaras is the most visited pilgrimage destination in all of India.
  3. 3. MAJOR ATTRACTIONSGhats TemplesBanaras HinduUniversityArati Sarnath Ramnagar Fort
  4. 4. ART & CULTURE Banaras is the cultural capital of India. The city of music, drama & entertainment. Medical word of Varanasi. Capital of all knowledge & literature. It has a unique social & culture fabric. Also know for as industrial city.