Varanasi, India

Varanasi, India

Dating all the way back to 11th century BC, Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on the River Ganges, and many come to its banks to perform funeral rites, as it is believed those who die here will be granted eternal life.

Varanasi is also home to many temples, making it one of Hinduism’s seven holy cities. One of its most notorious sites is the Golden Temple, which honors the Hindu god Shiva.

Nowadays the bustling Varanasi is as vibrant and colorful as ever. Visit to experience the moving rites of life and death taking place at the riverbank, and get lost in one of the city’s many ancient labyrinthine passageways.
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