'''Varanasi''', the holy city of India, is also known by the name of Kashi and Benaras. Kashi, the city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries, is known for its fine-quality silks, 'paan' and Banaras Hindu University and Avimukta of the ancient days, Varanasi is the most popular pilgrimage point for the Hindus. One of the seven holiest cities, Varanasi city is also one the Shakti Peethas and one of the twelve Jyotir Linga sites in India. In Hinduism it is believed that those who die and are cremated here get an instant gateway to liberation from the cycle of births and re-births. == Teams == Please add links to your team(s) name here: * [[2011/India/Varanasi/ITBHU|ITBHU]] (The idea of adding another team page is that there may be more than one team in a region/city) == Create a new Team page: == <> In all cases you need to keep the {{{CategoryCity2011}}} to allow your city to be listed! ---- CategoryCity2011