Correct option is B
(b) Varanasi
Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Banaras, is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh located on the banks of the Ganga River.
- Manikarnika Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat are two main cremation ghats.
- Assi Ghat is a famous spiritual and cultural hub.
- Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
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- Manikarnika Ghat: Considered the most sacred cremation site in Hinduism.
- Harishchandra Ghat: Another major cremation ghat.
- Assi Ghat: Known for morning Ganga Aarti and meditation sessions.
- Varanasi is home to Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
- The city is known for Banarasi silk sarees and Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon.