Kashi
“Kashi” is an ancient name for the city of Varanasi, India, and has several synonyms with cultural and religious significance. Some synonyms include:
1. Varanasi – The modern name for Kashi.
2. Banaras – Another common name for the city.
3. Avimukta – Meaning “never forsaken,” highlighting its spiritual significance.
4. Anandavana – Meaning “forest of bliss.”
5. Mahashmashana – Refers to it as a “great cremation ground,” linking to its association with death and rebirth in Hinduism.
6. Rudravasa – Refers to the city as the abode of Lord Shiva.
These names are often used in religious texts and are associated with Kashi’s sacredness in Hinduism.
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