Varanasi
Varanasi stands on the west bank of the river Ganges as it flows through the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This city has found a prominent place in the Buddhist scriptures as well the epic of Mahabharata. In Pali language, Varanasi is called Banarasi, Banaras, or Benares. From time immemorial Varanasi has been a center of education, religion, art and culture. Varanasi has also excelled in the art of silk weaving. The Banarasi silk sarees and brocades are cherished as collectors' items across the world.
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