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It's time to unlock the mysteries of Varanasi

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From its sacred Ganges River ghats to the bustling markets filled with vibrant spices and silk, Varanasi holds a treasure trove of culture and tradition waiting to be explored

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Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, is often called the “Holy City of India”

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Read on as we uncover 6 fascinating facts about this ancient city

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5000 years old, Varanasi is one of the oldest inhabited places in the world

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It features 84 ghats along the mighty Ganges, each with a special meaning

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The origin of 'Ayurveda' traditional Indian medicine

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The largest university in Asia is Banaras Hindu University

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Marriage of a frog, is a weird ceremony that is performed to satisfy the rain gods

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Varanasi is known as the Land of Moksha

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Jiya Surana

Travel

april 08, 2024

Fun facts about Varanasi

It's time to unlock the mysteries of Varanasi

Unlocked

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From its sacred Ganges River ghats to the bustling markets filled with vibrant spices and silk, Varanasi holds a treasure trove of culture and tradition waiting to be explored

Treasure trove

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Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, is often called the “Holy City of India”

The Holy City

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Read on as we uncover 6 fascinating facts about this ancient city

Surprising facts

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5000 years old, Varanasi is one of the oldest inhabited places in the world

#1

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It features 84 ghats along the mighty Ganges, each with a special meaning

#2

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The origin of 'Ayurveda' traditional Indian medicine

#3

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The largest university in Asia is Banaras Hindu University

#4

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Marriage of a frog, is a weird ceremony that is performed to satisfy the rain gods

#5

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Varanasi is known as the Land of Moksha

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