A late 19th Century illustration of Varanasi aka Benares, a city on the banks of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India. A major religious hub in India, it is the holiest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism and Jainism, and played an important role in the development of Buddhism and Ravidassia.

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Size: 4434px × 3662px
Location: Varanasi aka Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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