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Glimpses of Oldest Living Civilisation : City of Light : Benares / Kashi / Varanasi in India

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Benares : City Of Light  Writing about Varanasi evokes a sense of passion in me that is hard to describe in words. It is a city that has captured my heart and soul, and I feel a deep connection to it. Varanasi is not just a city, but it is a way of life. It is a place where spirituality, culture, and traditions merge seamlessly, and where the past and the present coexist in perfect harmony.  So here is an attempt to take you all on a virtual tour of few glimpses of my tour with my best KG buddy Nitin visiting from US. It was a exploratory journey ...... Varanasi, also known as Benares and Kashi, is a city located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a history dating back to over 3000 years. The city is famous for its temples, ghats, and the river Ganga, which is considered holy by Hindus. The city of Varanasi is often referred to as the ' City of Death' and the ' City of Light' . The for