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Manikarnika Ghat
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Manikarnika Ghat is the most sacred cremation site on the Ganges River in Varanasi. Hindus believe that being cremated here grants moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth. The ghat is perpetually active, with funeral pyres burning day and night. Visitors witness the ritualistic process of cremation, accompanied by chanting and the solemn atmosphere. The site offers a profound insight into Hindu beliefs about death and the afterlife, making it a unique and thought-provoking experience.
Don't miss
- Observe the continuous cremation ceremonies along the riverbank.
- See the sacred well, Manikarnika Kund, believed to have been created by Lord Vishnu.
- Watch the boat procession carrying bodies to the ghat for cremation.
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