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- Description: Benaras is considered as the cultural capital of the oldest and holiest cities in India and home to the most famous ghats (150 steps leading down to the river) in the country. Huge crowds of pilgrims and visitors from all parts of the world gather to take part in this ancient ritual which involves making offerings (puja) to the rising sun. Benaras has been a traditional center of learning of philosophy, Sanskrit, astrology and religion. Benaras, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Description: Benaras is considered as the cultural capital of the oldest and holiest cities in India and home to the most famous ghats (150 steps leading down to the river) in the country. Huge crowds of pilgrims and visitors from all parts of the world gather to take part in this ancient ritual which involves making offerings (puja) to the rising sun. Benaras has been a traditional center of learning of philosophy, Sanskrit, astrology and religion. Benaras, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Date Created: 2009-11-24 00:00:00
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- City: Benaras /Varanasi
- State: Uttar pradesh
- Country: India
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