GK
NICKNAMES OF PLACES AND RIVERS
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Spiritual capital of India
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Religious capital of India
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City of Lights
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All of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -Varanasi, also called Benares, Banaras, or Kashi, city, southeastern Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It is located on the left bank of the Ganges (Ganga) River and is one of the seven sacred cities of Hinduism. Pop.
Detailed explanation-2: -With over 3000 temples and shrines dotted in the landscape of Kashi, Varanasi is also known as the city of temples. The beauty of these temples is exemplified by various historical and mythological stories associated with them. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple here is the most revered and visited temple of Varanasi.
Detailed explanation-3: -Varanasi vs Banaras Varanasi is a rather modern name of the ancient city of Kashi as it is located on the banks of tributaries of river Ganaga, Varuna and Asi. These tributaries run along ite northern and southern borders. Benares is believed to be a mere corruption of the word Varanasi.