Varanasi, Religious city in Uttar Pradesh, India
The ancient city stretches along the western bank of the Ganges River with stone steps leading down to the sacred waters.
The urban settlement emerged in the middle Ganges valley by the second millennium BCE as a center for Vedic religion and philosophy.
Religious ceremonies occur daily at the ghats where Hindu priests conduct rituals, and pilgrims immerse themselves in the Ganges River.
The narrow inner streets accommodate only foot traffic, while the outer areas provide wider roads for modern transportation needs.
The city maintains a traditional silk weaving industry producing Banarasi saris with intricate patterns using gold and silver threads.
Location: Varanasi district
Elevation above the sea: 76 m
Part of: Purvanchal
Shares border with: Azamgarh
Website: https://varanasi.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 25.31889,83.01278
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:43
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