An age old tradition of Nagar-Vadhu dancing on this funeral ground.

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:40:19 +0000

Banaras' Manikarnika Ghat is a ground where time seems to stand still, and the difference between the living and the dead is at its thinnest. Here the gentle flow of the holy Ganges River, rituals and traditions have been performed for centuries. The lighting of funeral pyres, the offering of prayers, and the immersion of ashes - each act on this ghat is mixed with the emotions of love, loss, and longing. For those who come to this ghat seeking a glimpse of something eternal and profound, the Manikarnika Ghat offers a doorway to moksha, a chance to break free from the cycle of birth and death and attain everlasting peace.