Varanasi is a city on the left bank of the River Ganges, and the river is regarded as holy by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. It

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Varanasi is a city on the left bank of the River Ganges, and the river is regarded as holy by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. It is a traditional cremation site.

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Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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