death in Varanasi
April 18th 2006 The presence of death in Varanasi is seen mainly from the colossal Marnikarnika Ghat which burns 24 hours a day as well as a smaller burning ghat a little further down stream. At Dasaswamadh Ghat there are people who will shave the heads of others who have lost loved ones.
For a ghat that is supposed to be burning 24 hours a day I noticed there was nothing but ashes this morning. So I just st
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