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By Subhamoy Das, About.com Guide to Hinduism since 1999

Varanasi for Visitors

Saturday February 4, 2006
For every visitor, Varanasi has a different experience to offer. The gentle waters of the Ganges, the boat ride at sunrise, the high banks of the ancient "Ghats", the array of shrines, the meandering narrow serpentine alleys of the old city, the myriad temple spires, the palaces at water's edge, the ashrams, the pavilions, the chanting of mantras, the fragrance of incense, the palm and cane parasols, the devotional hymns - all offer a mystifying experience... more

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