Sacred cities, seven
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Sacred cities, seven. Places where Hindus can attain
ānanda (bliss): (i)
Ayodhyā; (ii)
Mathurā; (iii) Gayā (
Bodhgaya); (iv)
Kāśī (Vārānasī, Benares); (v)
Kāñci; (vi) Avantikā (Ujjain); (vii) Dvārakā.
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