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Funeral rites at Varanasi
Millions from all over India come to Varanasi, the city of Death, to return their earthly remains to the Ganges, holiest of rivers.  
 
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Millions from all over India come to Varanasi, the city of Death, for the Hindu ritual of cremation, to return their earthly remains to the Ganges, holiest of rivers. According to legend the Ganges is the river that flows beyond its earthly bounds to Moksa, the realm of Nirvana.



The Year around the world: Discover what's happening in your country!

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