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Synopsis Varanasi City Guide leads the reader through time and space to understand what the city has been, how it has evolved, and what remains of its past. Interspersed with innumerable myths and legends, it is a guidebook full of historical delight. Varanasi: Benaras. Kashi. Names of the same city that lies at the spiritual core of every Hindu. Steeped in sanctity, this most blessed of all holy cities, is beloved of the supreme lord, Shiva, and set on the banks of the sacred river, Ganga. The last stop before release from the endless cycle of birth and death. This detailed guidebook seeks to capture the spirit of Varanasi as well as its physical charms. Over 160 specially-commissioned photographs freeze-frame the city, its architectural splendour as well as its teeming populace. A comprehensive practical information section meets every need from the time you decide to visit the city. The book is the perfect companion not just for the intrepid tourist but also the armchair traveller.