Pilgrims and priests along the ghats of the Ganges River in Varanasi, India

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pilgrimage-destination South Asia, India

Varanasi: Sacred Pilgrimage Destination

India's holiest city on the Ganges, sacred to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism for over three millennia. Varanasi (also known as Banaras or Kashi, "the.

Historical Significance

Cultural and Spiritual Context

Associated traditions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism

Notable Features

Experiencing This Place Today

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