Which famous Indian philosopher established the worship of Shiva in Varanasi?
Adi Shankara
Swami Vivekananda
Ramanuja
Chanakya
Answer
In the 8th century, Adi Shankara established the worship of Shiva as an official sect of Varanasi. Since ancient times, the city has been an important center of Hindu devotion and pilgrimage.
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