Question

why is varanasi called the city of temples .​

Answer 1

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Legend has it that the first Siva Jyotirlinga emanated from the earth in this city and flared straight into the sky. This is why Varanasi is also known as Kashi or “the City of Light”. But that's not all; Kashi is also known by several other names such as 'the city of temples'.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India, is believed to be the most ancient survivingcity of the globe. Legend has it that the first Siva Jyotirlinga emanated from the earth in this city and flared straight into the sky. This is why Varanasi is also known as Kashi or “the City of Light”.