Varanasi

[ vuh-rah-nuh-see ]

noun

1. a city in southeastern Uttar Pradesh, in northeastern India, on the Ganges River: Hindu holy city.

Varanasi

/ vəˈrɑːnəsɪ /

noun

1. a city in NE India, in SE Uttar Pradesh on the River Ganges: probably dates from the 13th century bc ; an early centre of Aryan philosophy and religion; a major place of pilgrimage for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists, with many ghats along the Ganges; seat of the Banaras Hindu University (1916), India's leading university, and the Sanskrit University (1957). Pop: 1 100 748 (2001) Former namesBenaresBanaras

Example Sentences

PM Modi is seeking a third term as an MP from Varanasi, popularly known as Benaras or "the world’s oldest living city".

From BBC

The BBC spent a few days in Varanasi to find out what people there feel about having Mr Modi as their MP.

From BBC

During a videotaped interview with an Indian news agency at the Ganges River in Varanasi, Mr. Singh praised the powerful prime minister, Narendra Modi, for celebrating “our rich cultural heritage.”

From New York Times

Varanasi is one of the world’s oldest cities and it’s often called India’s spiritual capital.

From BBC

Varanasi is voting on 1 June in the last phase of this mammoth general election.

From BBC