
Varanasi (also called Benaras) is one of the most sacred cities in
the world today. Mark Twain famously described it as being “older than
history”. The history of this city dates back to as much as 8,000 years.
Located on the banks of the Ganges (also known as the Ganga) and founded by
Lord Shiva, this city has been mentioned in scriptures from the early Vedic
period.
The...