#Varanasi also known as Benares, Banaras or #Kashi is a city on the banks of the river #Ganga in #Uttar_Pradesh . the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath State?: ?Uttar Pradesh Country?: ?IndiaGDP?: ?$2.34 billion (2013–14) Per Capita Income?: ?INR 1,93 616 From Banaras history till date, it has always been special for India, World's oldest living city, #Varanasi enchants and surprises its visitors in the same breath. Also known as #Kashi (City of Life) It is considered to be one of the most sacred cities in Hinduism and is known as the Non-Free Zone.Apart from this, it is also considered sacred in #Buddhism and #Jainism. It is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and the oldest inhabited city in #India. Kashi Naresh (Maharaja of Kashi) is the chief cultural patron of Varanasi city and an integral part of all religious activities. The culture of Varanasi has an unbroken relationship with the river Ganga and its religious significance. This city has been the cultural and religious center of India, especially North India, for thousands of years. The Banaras Gharana of Hindustani classical music was born and developed in #Varanasi itself. Many philosophers, poets, writers, musicians of India have lived in Varanasi,#Varanasi is often addressed with adjectives such as 'city of temples', 'religious capital of India', 'city of Lord Shiva', 'city of lamps', 'city of knowledge' etc.

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#Morning_Of_Varanasi & Evening_Of_Varanasi - Where the #morning of Benares begins with the sound of temple bells. The same Banaras evening ends on the Ganges Aarti and all this captures the mind of the #tourists who come for a full day's view. Any tourist who comes then goes to Banaras with an unbreakable attachment.

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What should I explain more about Banaras Ekam?An American writer who came to visit Benares. I would revise what he wrote in his book Eminent American writer Mark Twain writes: "Benaras is more ancient than history, older than tradition, older than legends, and when collected it is twice as old as that collection