"Namo Ghat Varanasi" is a phrase that can be translated to "I bow to the Ghats of Varanasi." Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, is a city in northern India and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The Ghats of Varanasi refer to the series of steps leading down to the banks of the River Ganges in the city, which are considered sacred in Hinduism and attract pilgrims from all over India and beyond. Many people visit Varanasi to take a dip in the Ganges and perform religious rituals, and the Ghats are also known for their historical and cultural significance.