Impressions of life in Varanasi, India

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Varanasi city has nearly 100 ghats(riverfront steps leading to the bank of river).Most of the Ghats are bathing and puja ceremony ghats,while a few are used exclusively as cremation sites.This is Kedar Ghat which is used as a bathing and puja ceremony ghat.Where one can observe the vibrant elements of human characteristics and their believes on almighty.

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Varanasi also known as Kashi, is an Indian city on the banks of river Ganga. The Ganga is considered as the holiest river in India with massive spiritual, religious and ritual significance.It is believed that death at Varanasi brings salvation. It attracts about 3 million domestic and 200,000 foreign tourists annually.

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In Hindu traditions, cremation is one of the rites of passage and the Ghats of Varanasi are considered one of the auspicious locations for this ritual. This is one of the cremation ghats which reflects the fact that death is the destination we all share.About an average of 80 bodies per day are cremated on various Varanasi Ghats; This practice has become controversial for the pollution it causes to the river. In many cases, the cremation is done elsewhere and only the ashes are dispersed into the river near these Ghats.

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Impressions of life in Varanasi, India

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