Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Banaras, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the spiritual capital of India. Situated on the banks of the sacred River Ganga, it is a place of immense religious significance for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains alike. The city is famous for its ghats, ancient temples, vibrant street life, and the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony held every evening at Dashashwamedh Ghat.