A dead woman carried to Manikarnika Ghat, the main cremation ghat of Varanasi, India
A dead woman carried on a bier through the narrow streets and alleys to Manikarnika Ghat, the main cremation ghat of Varanasi, India. To be cremated in the sacred city of Varanasi means a straight passage to heaven, many Hindus believe.
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Adults Asia Asian ethnicity Carrying Ceremonies Hindu Hinduism India Indian ethnicity Manikarnika Ghat Men Religion Rite of Passage South Asia Uttar Pradesh Varanasi alleys bier blurred motion burial closed eyes corps corpse cremation culture custom customs dead dead body death death rites few funeral narrow old pall-bearer peaceful restful streets three persons with others woman yellow
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