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Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities of the world, is situated on the north bank of Ganga and is positioned midway between Delhi and Calcutta. It is identified as the religious and cultural capital of India. Its famous history dates back to about 3500 hundred years, throughout which it has always been populated. However, Hindus believe that the city is eternal. Varanasi has also been identified as Kashi and Benares, but its present name is restoration of an ancient name meaning the city between two rivers - the Varuna and Asi.


For the religious Hindu the city has forever had a special spot. Varanasi is one of the main cities in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Products of the city include shawls, saris, gold-embroidered cloth, hand-hammered brassware and heavy gold and silver jewellery. Varanasi is especially known for its fine silk fabrics. It is also home to the Diesel Locomotive Works of Indian Railways, one of the biggest locomotive manufacturing plants in the World.