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Varanasi – The Spiritual, cultural and religious Locus of the Globe

 Facts of Varanasi Popularly known as Benares, Banaras, Varanasi, Varanasi, Kashi. Nickname of Varanasi is “The spiritual capital of India” Benares is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together.  "-Mark Twain" Kasi or Varanasi is one of the most old, popular and holiest of the explorer focuses. It is arranged between two little streams that stream into the waterway Ganges, Varana on its northern fringe and Asi (or Assi) on its southern outskirt, from whom it infers its name Varanasi. The name Kasi is gotten from either its unique originator or an administration that ruled it or the kingdom with which it was related. As per another hypothesis the spot may have its name from a grass named Kusa that developed fiercely in the area where the city was assembled. Timing of Temples Temple Opening Time Closing Timing Kashi Vishwanath Temple (4:00 AM to 11:00 AM)  (1:00 PM to 10:00 PM) - An...