Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Benaras, stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of India’s religious and cultural heritage. Nestled along the holy Ganges River, this city is not just a place; it’s an experience that transcends time, where every alleyway, every ghat, and every chant holds a piece of history and spirituality.
The city’s heart beats at its ghats, the steps leading down to the river, where life in Varanasi unfolds. The ghats serve as the stage for the city’s daily rituals and the final rites of passage into the afterlife. Among these, the Manikarnika Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat are significant for their role in Hindu funerary rites, symbolizing the belief in moksha and liberation from the cycle of life and death.
