Varanasi is a historical city in northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world and probably the oldest in India. Varanasi derives its name from two streams, the Varuna on the north of the city, and the Assi, a small trickle on the South. According to legend, the Varuna and Assi rivers originated from the body of the primordial person at the beginning of time. Varanasi is also known to the Hindus as Kashi, which means City of Light, and it is regarded as one of the seven Sacred Cities of Hinduism.