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| Situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges River, Varanasi (known during colonial times as Benares) is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India. Visitors come to immerse themselves in the sacred waters at the bathing ghats. They also come to Varanasi to die - for being cremated at one of the "burning ghats" assures a direct path to heaven. |
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