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Map of India and surrounding countries with a large dot marking the location of Varanasi in northern India. Neighboring countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Afghanistan, and Iran are labeled, and major bodies of water such as the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean are shown. An inset globe highlights the region within Asia. Ganges River at Varanasi boats on the Ganges River Varanasi, India: ghats Ganges River: ritual bathing Varanasi, India: Manikarnika Ghat Varanasi, India: Ganga Aarti Varanasi: cremation ashes carried on the Ganges River A Sadhu in white clothing and turban sits cross-legged on a riverbank performing morning prayer by the Ganges in Varanasi, with boats and people in the background. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India: pilgrimage
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Modified link of Web site: IndiaNetzone - Architecture of Varanasi. Sep 18, 2026
Cross-reference added. Nov 22, 2023
Add new Web site: MapsofIndia.com - Varanasi, India. Nov 08, 2023
Added mention of the Gyanvapi Mosque. Jun 07, 2022
Revised the discussion of its early history. Mar 07, 2022
Removed media. Sep 01, 2021
Add new Web site: National Geographic - A Guide to the Holy City of Varanasi, India. Feb 14, 2021
Add new Web site: Learn Religions - Brief History of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Nov 27, 2019
Media added. Aug 04, 2016
Media added. Jun 23, 2016
Population data updated. Aug 25, 2015
Media added. Aug 25, 2015
Add new Web site: IndiaNetzone - Architecture of Varanasi. Mar 25, 2013
Add new Web site: Cultural India - Indian Pilgrimage - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Mar 25, 2013
Added photographs. Nov 18, 2011
Article revised and updated. Jan 29, 2009
Media added. Aug 04, 2008
Added new Web site: Lonely Planet - Varanasi, India. Jul 25, 2008
Added new Web site: Official Site of District Varanasi,Uttar Pradesh, India. Jul 25, 2008
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Geography - Geography of Varanasi. Jul 07, 2008
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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