The city out of time
Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Benares, is a city situated on the banks of the sacred River Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a rich cultural and spiritual heritage. Varanasi is renowned for its numerous ghats, where pilgrims gather to perform religious rituals and ceremonies, and its vibrant markets filled with silk textiles, handicrafts, and traditional street food.