Welcome To Varanasi

Varanasi, also known in ancient times as Kashi, is one of the oldest living cities in the world and is famous for its spiritual aura. The name Kashi is derived from the word “Kasha”, which means light, giving the city its identity as the “City of Light”. The present name Varanasi comes from two rivers – Varuna in the north and Assi in the south. Over time, with changing cultures and languages, it became popularly known as Banaras.