RMARBPTN–The waterfront at Varanasi, previously known as Benares, on the Ganges River, Uttar Pradesh, India
RF2HKCK8C–Inspired by Ritual cremation piles on the Ganges at the ghats of Varanasi, The Burning Ghat (original title), Varanasi, on the banks of the Ganga River, is also known as Benares, Banaras, Kashi and Kasi and is located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is of great importance to Hinduism, Reimagined by Artotop. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light ray radiance. Photography inspired by surrealism and futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture
RM2HB6TGX–Ritual cremation piles on the Ganges at the ghats of Varanasi, The Burning Ghat (original title), Varanasi, on the banks of the Ganga River, is also known as Benares, Banaras, Kashi and Kasi and is located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is of great importance to Hinduism. According to ancient legends, the Ganga River is guided by the hair of Shiva, the highest divine being within the Ishvara, a tradition within Hinduism. The photo shows a ghat, a shrine consisting of a hill with steps descending to a sacred river., Samuel Bourne (mentioned on object), Benares, 1863 - 1870
RMCXBD5G–Colorized photo of pilgrims bathing in the Ganges and standing on a ghat in Varanasi, also known as Benares, India 1912. (Photo by Burton Holmes)
RF2B8J2DP–Varanasi also known as Benares, Banaras or Kashi is a city on the banks of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India, famous for remation of the dead
RMM92WB2–Arrest of the Rajah of Benares, Chait Singh, August 1781. Benares, India present day Varanasi, also known as Banaras
RM2H3M7D2–Hindu devotee bathing in the Holy River Ganges at the Hindu Ghats in Varanasi, northern India. Also known as Benares or Banaras.
RF2DCPKB3–Sadhus-religious mendicants at Benares. Sadhus, also spelled saddhus, are religious ascetics, mendicants, or any holy people in Hinduism and Jainism who have renounced the worldly life. They are sometimes alternatively referred to as yogi, sannyasi, or vairagi. Benares, also known as Varanasi, is 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 (Sapta Puri) in Hinduism and Jainism. Benares also played an important role in the development of Buddhism and Ravidassia.
RM2B01RT6–India: Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi (Benares) c. 1952. Varanasi, also commonly known as Banaras or Benaras, is a city situated on the banks of the River Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (199 mi) southeast of state capital Lucknow. It is regarded as a holy city by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the oldest in India. The Kashi Naresh (Maharaja of Kashi) is the chief cultural patron of Varanasi and an essential part of all religious celebrations.
RM2WA7W22–Portrait of the Maharaja of Benares, c. 1858 - in or before 1868 photograph Varanasi is also known as Benares. Varanasi photographic support albumen print human races; peoples; nationalities. ruler, sovereign
RMW8MW87–Decorative parasol at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, South Asia. Also known as Benares, Banaras and Kashi.
RM2WDNAJR–Engraving of the Mosque of Aurangzeb, now known as the Gyanvapi Mosque, on the banks of the River Ganges in the city of Benares. Benares is more commonly known as Varanasi and is of great religious significance to Hinduism.
RM2G2GGC9–1950s, historical, indian people sitting in a rowing boat on the Ganges river, near the riverbank with its tall buildings in the city of Benares, India. One of the world's largest rivers, it is known as a 'holy river', as the indian people, the majority who are Hindu, consider it sacred and use its waters for religious rituals, many believing that bathing in the waters of the Ganges will cleanse their souls. The Ganges river is therefore an important place of Indian religious activity, culture and history.
RFB8P544–benares Varanasi city River Ganga Ganges Indian state Uttar Pradesh holy Hindus
RMET59YK–Lithographic portraits ; the maharajah of Benares ; Varanasi ; Uttar Pradesh ; India NO MR
RFT9MFAN–Portrait of a smiling little beautiful child in Varanasi. Varanasi is also known as Benares.
RM2C39N5N–The Indian city of Benares, also known as Varanasi or Kashi, in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
RMEWY6YM–Praying and taking to the holy waters at Dashashwamedh Ghat the most famous and central bathing ghat. The culture of Varanasi is closely associated with the River Ganges and the river's religious importance.It is 'the religious capital of India'and an important pilgrimage destination.Varanasi, also known as Benares, an ancient city, one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities, situated on the left/west bank of the sacred Ganges River. Regarded as holy by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. Uttar Pradesh State, India, Asia.
RMP80AX0–a drawing of the bridge at Benares based on an illustration by James Prinsep. The Oude and Rohilkund Railway Bridge over the Ganges. This is an adaptation of Prinsep's well-known drawing into which the two southern spans of the bridge are introduced. 1887 302 Past and Present Prinsep
RMB44W23–Bathing in the River Ganges Benares India Benares now known as Varanasi Circa 1913
RF2HKY5W5–Art inspired by Ritual cremation piles on the Ganges at the ghats of Varanasi, The Burning Ghat (original title), Varanasi, on the banks of the Ganga River, is also known as Benares, Banaras, Kashi and Kasi and is located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is of great, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
RMB4XKK8–View of Tengales on the River Ganges Benares India Benares is now known as Varanasi T Grant Grant Brothers Photography January 26th 1950 India shakes off British rule The independent republic of India is officially born on the 26th January 1950 after nearly 100 years of British rule A public holiday was declared throughout the country and millions of people have been celebrating with processions and ceremonies to hoist the new flag of India for the first time India had been running her own affairs since the actual transfer of power from British to Indian hands on 15 August 1947
RMCXBD4F–Colorized portrait of a group of pilgrims sitting on steps near the Ganges in Varanasi, also known as Benares, India, 1912. (Photo by Burton Holmes)
RF2B8J29P–Varanasi also known as Benares, Banaras or Kashi is a city on the banks of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India, famous for remation of the dead
RM2RRJCAJ–Ghaut at Benares, 1876. Indian landscape - view of '...the quaint-looking river-side architecture of Benares, its ghauts or quays with their broad terrace-steps, and the picturesque masses of building there; with a specimen of the figures and costume of a well-known class amongst the native people'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876.
RMK66RGG–VARANASI, INDIA - CIRCA NOVEMBER 2016: Cremation in progess at the Manikarnika Ghat. This is is one of the oldest ghats in Varanasi, and most known fo
RM2HJY8P7–Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India : Ranjeet Choudhary a member of the Dom Raja family known as the Lords of the Death, an ancient community that handles
RM2B01RT5–India: The main cremation ghat, Varanasi (Benares), c. 1920. Varanasi, also commonly known as Banaras or Benaras, is a city situated on the banks of the River Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (199 mi) southeast of state capital Lucknow. It is regarded as a holy city by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the oldest in India. The Kashi Naresh (Maharaja of Kashi) is the chief cultural patron of Varanasi and an essential part of all religious celebrations.
RM2W9HH4M–Ritual cremation stacks on the ghats of the Ganga river at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, 1863 - 1870 photograph Varanasi, on the banks of the Gangarivier, is also known as Benares, Banaras, Kashi and Kasi and is located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is of great importance for Hinduism. According to ancient legends, the Gangarivier is led by the hair of Shiva, the highest divine being within the Ishvara, a tradition within Hinduism. The photo shows a 'ghat', a sanctuary consisting of a hill with stairs descending to a holy river. Benares cardboard. paper albumen print body-bu
RMW8MW67–Portrait of an Indian woman with her head shaved for a pilgrimage to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, South Asia. Also known as Benares, Banaras
RM2FN6T7D–Engraving of the Monkeys' temple, Benares, India, circa 1890 . Also known as Varanasi, the city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, is a major religious hub in India, as it is the holiest of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri) in Hinduism and Jainism.
RMCE5NBJ–Durga Temple known as Monkey temple ; Durga Mandir ; Durga Kund Mandir ; Varanasi ; Benares ; Banaras ; Kashi ; Uttar Pradesh ; India ; asia
RM2F5DXRX–Benares; 'Vishnu Pud' and other Temples near the Burning Ghat. View of several sikharas, or bell-shaped domes typically found in Hindu temples, including the Vishnu Pud, on the Ganges River. The temples are located near the Manikarnika Ghat, a cremation ghat also known simply as the Burning Ghat. People can be seen scattered across the ghats, riverbank, and city, engaging in activities of daily life.. (Recto, image) lower right, handwritten in the negative: '1170' (Recto, mount) lower left, handwritten in pencil: 'A42.68(Bou)' Lower center, handwritten in black ink: 'Vishnu Pud near the burnin
RMEXMH5H–Mahatma Gandhi and Madan Mohan Malaviya looking window watching student's procession Benares Hindu University Varanasi
RFT9MFAD–Portrait of a smiling little beautiful child in Varanasi. Varanasi is also known as Benares.
RM2C39N9E–A street scene in the Indian city of Benares on the Ganges, also known as Varanasi or Kashi.
RMEWY6X9–Local boys, on bathing ghat, playing popular national sport of cricket at sunrise. A good hit and the ball goes into the River Ganges. The culture of Varanasi is closely associated with the River Ganges and the river's religious importance.It is 'the religious capital of India'and an important pilgrimage destination.Varanasi, also known as Benares, an ancient city, one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities, situated on the left/west bank of the sacred Ganges River. Regarded as holy by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. Uttar Pradesh State, India, Asia.
RM2WA6567–Portrait of an unknown Brahman from Benares who puts banks on the banks of the Ganges at religious festivals, c. 1858 - in or before 1868 photograph A Brahman from the Gangaputra-municipal sheep is also known as Ghatiya. Varanasi photographic support albumen print human races; peoples; nationalities. Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism
RF2NJ1FH9–A Banarasi sari is a sari made in Varanasi, an ancient city which is also called Benares (Banaras). The saris are among the finest saris in India and are known for their gold and silver brocade or zari, fine silk and opulent embroidery. There are four varieties of Banarasi sarees - the pure silk sarees (katan), Organza (kora) with zari, georgette, and shattir sarees.
RFA53PEK–Painet ha1698 3404 india water buffalo burning ghats benares country developing nation economically developed culture
RFK730E2–Varanasi, India - Jul 12, 2015. Landscape of the Ganges River in Varanasi, India. Varanasi, once known as Benares or Banaras and Kashi, is a historica
RMB87HY3–Ritual Bathing ghat, Varanasi, India.
RF2B8J2CX–Varanasi also known as Benares, Banaras or Kashi is a city on the banks of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India, famous for remation of the dead
RMM04FMD–Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Shri Samrajeswar Pashupatinath Mahadev Mandir, also known as the Nepali Mandir
RMK66RGD–VARANASI, INDIA - CIRCA NOVEMBER 2016: Cremation in progess at the Manikarnika Ghat. This is is one of the oldest ghats in Varanasi, and most known fo
RMKK4DPN–Manikarnika Cremation at Varanasi - 08/09/2010 - India / Uttar Pradesh / Benares - Manikarnika Ghat is one of the ghats in Varanasi and is most known for being a place of Hindu cremation. - Sylvain Leser / Le Pictorium
RM2B01RTF–India: 'Hindu Temple, Benares'. Coloured engraving, c. 1850. Varanasi, also commonly known as Banaras or Benaras, is a city situated on the banks of the River Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (199 mi) southeast of state capital Lucknow. It is regarded as a holy city by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the oldest in India. The Kashi Naresh (Maharaja of Kashi) is the chief cultural patron of Varanasi and an essential part of all religious celebrations.
RMKK4H7W–Manikarnika Cremation at Varanasi - 02/12/2009 - India / Uttar Pradesh / Benares - Manikarnika Ghat is one of the ghats in Varanasi and is most known for being a place of Hindu cremation. - Sylvain Leser / Le Pictorium
RMW8MWC9–Waterfront view of Varanasi from the River Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, South Asia. Also known as Benares, Banaras and Kashi.
RMKK4DPP–Manikarnika Cremation at Varanasi - 08/09/2010 - India / Uttar Pradesh / Benares - Manikarnika Ghat is one of the ghats in Varanasi and is most known for being a place of Hindu cremation. - Sylvain Leser / Le Pictorium
RMW8N65M–An Indian man sits on the pavement in the backstreets of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, South Asia. Also known as Benares, Banaras and Kashi.
RMW8MWBJ–Chousati Ghat on the banks of the River Ganges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, South Asia. Also known as Benares, Banaras and Kashi.
RFT9MFAG–Portrait of a smiling little beautiful child in Varanasi. Varanasi is also known as Benares.
RM2C39N6E–Beggars on a large staircase in the north Indian city of Benares, also known as Varanasi or Kashi.
RFWHTD54–Portrait of a little boy in Varanasi. Varanasi also known as Benares is a major religious hub in India.
RMEWY6WM–Local boys, on bathing ghat, playing popular national sport of cricket at sunrise. A good hit and the ball goes into the River Ganges. The culture of Varanasi is closely associated with the River Ganges and the river's religious importance.It is 'the religious capital of India'and an important pilgrimage destination.Varanasi, also known as Benares, an ancient city, one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities, situated on the left/west bank of the sacred Ganges River. Regarded as holy by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. Uttar Pradesh State, India, Asia.
RFP831G7–VARANASI - INDIA - 13 JANUARY 2018. Portrait of a shaved man walking on the ghat in Varanasi also known as Benares, India.
RMEXMH5K–Mahatma Gandhi and Madan Mohan Malaviya looking window watching students procession Benares Hindu University Varanasi
RF2NJ1FKE–A Banarasi sari is a sari made in Varanasi, an ancient city which is also called Benares (Banaras). The saris are among the finest saris in India and are known for their gold and silver brocade or zari, fine silk and opulent embroidery. There are four varieties of Banarasi sarees - the pure silk sarees (katan), Organza (kora) with zari, georgette, and shattir sarees.
RMEXMPE7–Mahatma Gandhi ; sitting on a table ; surrounded by people at Benares Hindu University ; Varanasi ; 1941 ; India NO MR
RF2B8J2DY–Varanasi also known as Benares, Banaras or Kashi is a city on the banks of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India, famous for cremation of the dead
RM2WEA66H–The last rays of the sun, Benares, Wijnand Otto Jan Nieuwenkamp, 1915 print The banks of the Ganges in Benares during sunset. A few ships in the water. Stone stairs and terraces on the bank. At the top of the Aurangzeb mosque, also known as the Alamgir-Moskee. paper etching city-view in general; 'veduta'. sunset. river. temple, shrine Islam, Mohammedanism Benares. Ganges
RMK66RG7–VARANASI, INDIA - CIRCA NOVEMBER 2016: Cremation in progess at the Manikarnika Ghat. This is is one of the oldest ghats in Varanasi, and most known fo
RFJMTT3Y–Varanasi, India - Jul 12, 2015. Riverbank of Ganges in Varanasi, India. Varanasi also known as Benares, is a city on the banks of the Ganges in the Ut
RM2B01RTC–India: 'Hindu Temple, Benares'. Coloured engraving from 'Monuments de Tous les Peuples', 1843. Varanasi, also commonly known as Banaras or Benaras, is a city situated on the banks of the River Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (199 mi) southeast of state capital Lucknow. It is regarded as a holy city by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the oldest in India. The Kashi Naresh (Maharaja of Kashi) is the chief cultural patron of Varanasi and an essential part of all religious celebrations.
RMM04FMH–Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Shri Samrajeswar Pashupatinath Mahadev Mandir, also known as the Nepali Mandir
RM2C5J36H–Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India : A group of men sit next to the partially sunken Ratneshwar Mahadev temple also known as the Leaning temple of Varanas
RMKK4DPR–Manikarnika Cremation at Varanasi - 08/09/2010 - India / Uttar Pradesh / Benares - Manikarnika Ghat is one of the ghats in Varanasi and is most known for being a place of Hindu cremation. - Sylvain Leser / Le Pictorium
RM2E2HFMC–Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Silk weaving is a manufacturing industry in Varanasi which is known for its production of very fine silk and Banarasi
RMW8MXCN–Ambulance boat on the River Ganges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, South Asia. Varanasi is also known as Benares, Banaras and Kashi.
RM2AWX8M9–India and the future . A Palace, Benan s. [To face p. 2+:. Palace and Ghat. Benares. [To face p 243. EDUCATION discontent would have spread just as surely, though weshould probably have known less about it. The peoplewho denounce Macaulay are logically bound to go a stepfurther, and maintain that the railway, the telegraph andthe manufactory ought to have been excluded from India,which should have remained a patch of the Middle Agesin the midst of the modern world—a region where timestood still. I am not aware that any of them has explicitlyadvanced so impossible a theory ; but it seems to be
RMW8N651–An Indian man sits on the pavement in the backstreets of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, South Asia. Also known as Benares, Banaras and Kashi.
RM2C39N6J–Landing stage for small boats on the Ganges in the Indian city of Benares (also known as Varanasi or Kashi).
RMW8MW6H–An Indian holy man (sadhu or saddhu) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, South Asia. Varanasi is also known as Benares, Banaras and Kashi.
RFP831G9–VARANASI - INDIA - 13 JANUARY 2018. Portrait of a shaved man walking on the ghat in Varanasi also known as Benares, India.
RMEWY6WY–Local boys, on bathing ghat, playing popular national sport of cricket at sunrise. A good hit and the ball goes into the River Ganges. The culture of Varanasi is closely associated with the River Ganges and the river's religious importance.It is 'the religious capital of India'and an important pilgrimage destination.Varanasi, also known as Benares, an ancient city, one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities, situated on the left/west bank of the sacred Ganges River. Regarded as holy by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. Uttar Pradesh State, India, Asia.
RMABPJXC–AAD78984 Sarnath Buddhist stupa near Banaras Varanasi Uttar Pradesh India
RME180A2–Ganga River,The Ganges,Ghats,Evening Aarti Salutations to the river,oil lamps, bells,chants,Varanasi,Benares,Uttar Pradesh,India
RF2B8J2EW–Varanasi also known as Benares, Banaras or Kashi is a city on the banks of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India, famous for remation of the dead
RM2WE7XFK–A Palace of Ganges, Benares, Wijnand Otto Jan Nieuwenkamp, 1915 print A palace with two towers on the banks of the Ganges in Benares. In the foreground a man who cuts wood. On the right in the background a mosque, possibly the Aurangzeb mosque, also known as the Alamgir-Moskee. paper palace. temple, shrine Islam, Mohammedanism. woodcutting, woodcutter forestry Benares. Ganges
RF2B8J2A1–Varanasi also known as Benares, Banaras or Kashi is a city on the banks of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India, famous for cremation of the dead
RM2WTFJWC–Well of Knowledge. Benares. John Edward Saché, photographer (Prussian or British, born Prussia, 1824 - 1882) about 1868 A man sits next to the well in Gyanvapi Mosque, also known as the Well of Knowledge. An intricately carved screen is installed around the well. (Recto, print) lower right, inscribed in the negative: '324'; (Recto, mount) lower center, in brown ink: 'Well of Knowledge. / Benares.'; (Verso, mount) lower left, in pencil: 'A48.48 (Saché)';
RM2B01RTD–India: 'Hindu Temple, Benares'. Coloured engraving by T. Taylor, c. 1883. Varanasi, also commonly known as Banaras or Benaras, is a city situated on the banks of the River Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (199 mi) southeast of state capital Lucknow. It is regarded as a holy city by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the oldest in India. The Kashi Naresh (Maharaja of Kashi) is the chief cultural patron of Varanasi and an essential part of all religious celebrations.
RF2B8J2A3–Varanasi also known as Benares, Banaras or Kashi is a city on the banks of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India, famous for cremation of the dead
RM2B01RT4–India: 'Hindoo Temple, Benares'. Engraving by J. Thomas and T. Boys, 1832. Varanasi, also commonly known as Banaras or Benaras, is a city situated on the banks of the River Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (199 mi) southeast of state capital Lucknow. It is regarded as a holy city by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the oldest in India. The Kashi Naresh (Maharaja of Kashi) is the chief cultural patron of Varanasi and an essential part of all religious celebrations.
RF2B8J2A9–Varanasi also known as Benares, Banaras or Kashi is a city on the banks of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India, famous for cremation of the dead
RM2B038A0–Varanasi, also commonly known as Banaras or Benares, is a city situated on the banks of the River Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (199 mi) southeast of state capital Lucknow. It is regarded as a holy city by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the oldest in India. The Kashi Naresh (Maharaja of Kashi) is the chief cultural patron of Varanasi and an essential part of all religious celebrations. The culture of Varanasi is closely associated with the River Ganges and the river's religious importance. The c
RF2B8J2EF–Varanasi also known as Benares, Banaras or Kashi is a city on the banks of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India, famous for remation of the dead
RFK730EG–Varanasi, India - Jul 12, 2015. Ghats on the Ganges Riverbank in Varanasi, India. Varanasi, once known as Benares or Banaras and Kashi, is a historica
RM2N9EN9P–Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Shri Samrajeswar Pashupatinath Mahadev Mandir, also known as the Nepali Mandir
RMKK4DPF–Manikarnika Cremation at Varanasi - 08/09/2010 - India / Uttar Pradesh / Benares - Manikarnika Ghat is one of the ghats in Varanasi and is most known for being a place of Hindu cremation. - Sylvain Leser / Le Pictorium
RM2C39N7A–Street scene in the Indian city of Benares, also known as Varanasi or Kashi, in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
RMW8MXCG–Dashashwmedh Ghat on the banks of the River Ganges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, South Asia. Also known as Benares, Banaras and Kashi.
RFP831G4–VARANASI - INDIA - 13 JANUARY 2018. Portrait of a sad and shaved old man walking on the ghat in Varanasi also known as Benares, India.
RMW8N65C–Young Indian boys prepare food for pilgrims in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, South Asia. Also known as Benares, Banaras and Kashi.
RMEWY6WC–Local boys, on bathing ghat, playing popular national sport of cricket at sunrise. A good hit and the ball goes into the River Ganges. The culture of Varanasi is closely associated with the River Ganges and the river's religious importance.It is 'the religious capital of India'and an important pilgrimage destination.Varanasi, also known as Benares, an ancient city, one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities, situated on the left/west bank of the sacred Ganges River. Regarded as holy by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. Uttar Pradesh State, India, Asia.