Varanasi, also known as Benares or ‘the Athens of India’, Banaras or Kashi is an North Indian city on the banks of the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh. It is the holiest of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri) in Hinduism and Jainism, and played an important role in the development of Buddhism. Some Hindus believe that … Continue reading 15 Very Old & Rare Photos of Varanasi “The Athens of India” | Part I