Varanasi, also known as Benares, Banaras, or Kashi, is a city on the banks of the Ganges river in northern India. It holds a central place in the traditions of pilgrimage, death, and mourning within the Hindu religion. Varanasi is one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities, with its history intertwined with the major figures and events of Hinduism. The city's ancient name, Kashi, is associated with a kingdom that existed over 2,500 years ago, and it has been a key center for religious and educational activities throughout its history. Varanasi's significance extends beyond Hinduism, with a syncretic tradition of Muslim artisanship contributing to its religious tourism. The city is located in the southeastern part of Uttar Pradesh and is a major cultural and religious hub for India. It is renowned for its many ghats, steps leading down to the Ganges where pilgrims perform rituals, and for its temples, including the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple of Shiva. The city has also been an important center of education and music, home to many prominent Indian philosophers, poets, writers, and musicians. Varanasi's educational institutions, such as the Benares Hindu University and the Benares Sanskrit College, have played a pivotal role in the preservation and promotion of Indian culture and nationalism. Varanasi's economy is supported by silk weaving, crafts, tourism, and the Banaras Locomotive Works. Despite modern challenges, it remains a vibrant city that attracts millions of pilgrims and tourists from around the world, drawn by its spiritual significance, historical depth, and cultural richness. 🌟Planning a Trip to Varanasi? 🌍Varanasi Top Attractions: https://trip.tp.st/XX3JK9yP 🎉Follow 💫DuckTravel走鴨旅行✨ 👉Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@DuckTravel?sub_confirmation=1 👉Join Us: https://www.youtube.com/@DuckTravel/Join 👉Contact Me：https://www.instagram.com/wn.wang/ ☕Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DuckTravel 💥ℹ️Turn ON the Closed Captions (CC) for info about Attractions ! 📷Date of shooting December 3, 2023 🗺️Interactive map https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1kXyZDZSmTa-rTjVSaCgzmeciX-JZM3M 📍Attractions and routes https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1Z-9l6fQmqOamCcm_eYRPhxB6psmK7vE 🎬Itinerary 00:00 Ganges Riverside 23:09 Burning Ghat 48:29 Dashashwamedh Ghat 1:04:49 Manikarnika Ghat Thanks for watching! If you like my video, please subscribe to my channel and press "like" button and share this video. #varanasi #india #ganges 🎞️ Playlist 🇮🇳India: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5z55lEYvKC7tC2J4Mql9r7ZBSihEsvey 🇸🇬Singapore: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5z55lEYvKC6540DqmfCdsMDWCN0jTVWr 🇮🇩 Indonesia: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5z55lEYvKC4C6WtSA7dZpF8wO3LykvGp 🇲🇾Malaysia: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5z55lEYvKC792PxbpQZraSvVMa9Md94s 🇹🇭Thailand: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5z55lEYvKC5hbh3pmB4ivc84oPvJdH8W 🇱🇦Laoguo: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5z55lEYvKC68QzVs1QukY4n-VJXvSqts 🇻🇳Vietnam: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5z55lEYvKC4Asmu0y4yaD4eMFZU8EKWh 🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆 Content is licensed CC-BY SA so you can re-use and edit the videos with the following attribution: --- Source: Link to the original youtube URL by DuckTravel - https://www.youtube.com/@DuckTravel Author: "DuckTravel走鴨旅行" License: "CC BY SA" - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode --- Reposts and duplicates are not welcomed. Please be creative! Commercial (non-sharealike) licenses for broadcast, advertisement and resale are available upon request. Please contact my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wn.wang/ for business inquiries.