Story of origin of Varanasi, one of the holiest cities in
Hinduism, is found in the Vamana Purana. Varanasi is situated between two
rivers, Varana and Asi. These two rivers flow into the Ganga River from North
and South respectively. The place is also known as Benares and Kashi.
As per Vamana Purana, Varana and Asi rivers originated from
the primordial Purusha at the beginning of time. Primordial Purusha is the
first form that Supreme Truth took during the beginning of creation.