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Varanasi, also known as Benaras and Kashi, is an ancient Indian city with a continuous habitation spanning over three millennia, famous for its vibrant religious and cultural life, particularly its ghats along the Ganga River. This city, described by Mark Twain as "older than history," is a unique destination where faith and everyday life intertwine, attracting pilgrims and tourists alike. Despite being the hometown of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and the current Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Varanasi retains its essence as a celebration of the ordinary. The city's ghats, many built by rulers from across India, serve as crucial points for religious rituals, cultural activities, and witnessing cremations, symbolizing an ultimate equality in death. Beyond its spiritual significance, Varanasi is a dynamic urban center offering experiences like sunrise boat rides, yoga sessions at Assi Ghat, traditional wrestling at Tulsi Ghat, and lively musical performances, embodying a living presence where life and death coexist in rhythm.
Kerala men and women defeated Daman & Diu and Himachal Pradesh 3-0, respectively, in Varanasi.
The train is expected to bring in a lot more tourists to Varanasi, Lucknow, Ayodhya and Meerut.
The reason why monkeys turn out to be the most curious creatures of all is perhaps their resemblance to human beings. Though the primates mostly exhibit animal instincts, their motility features are similar to human beings. On many occasions, they display astoundingly striking intelligence too.
The mini Vande Bharat trains aim to connect eastern states with those on the northern side.
Other prominent candidates among the total 904 contestants in fray are Union minister Anurag Thakur, Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee and Lalu Prasad's daughter Misa Bharti.
The comedian-mimic had also alleged that he was prevented from submitting his nomination papers.
Voting in Varanasi will take place in the seventh phase on June 1.
The passengers were supposed to board a connection flight from Varanasi at 8 am to reach Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and Kochi respectively.
The top court also ordered maintaining the status quo on the offering of namaz by Muslims in the Gyanvapi premises in Varanasi.
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