RELIGIONS
HINDUISM
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Question
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What is the name of the city that is known as the holiest city in the world?
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India
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Veranasi
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Venezuala
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Mesa
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Varanasi, or Benaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi‘s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the Mahabharata the city is referred to as Kāśī (: Kashi) from the Sanskrit verbal root kaś-“to shine", making Varanasi known as “City of Light", the “luminous city as an eminent seat of learning". The name was also used by pilgrims dating from Buddha’s days.
Detailed explanation-3: -Varanasi is the holiest of all and it is favorite to lord Shiva, thus it is often referred as City of Lord Shiva. In Hinduism, one should visit the major temples in Varanasi in his/her life.
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