Harishchandra Ghat
Harishchandra Ghat, Varanasi, India
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Harishchandra Ghat is one of the oldest and most sacred cremation ghats along the banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi. Named after the legendary king Harishchandra, who is celebrated for his unwavering truthfulness, the ghat holds deep religious significance in Hindu tradition. It is considered an auspicious place for cremation, as it is believed that performing last rites here helps the soul attain liberation (moksha). The ghat is always active, with funeral pyres burning day and night.
Harishchandra Ghat is one of the oldest and most sacred cremation ghats along the banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi. Named after the legendary king Harishchandra, who is celebrated for his unwavering truthfulness, the ghat holds deep religious significance in Hindu tradition. It is considered an auspicious place for cremation, as it is believed that performing last rites here helps the soul attain liberation (moksha). The ghat is always active, with funeral pyres burning day and night.