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The Burning Ghats in Varanasi, India

Death in Varanasi is on public display on the Burning Ghats
Posted on March 1, 2018 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Varanasi is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, and is known as the epicenter of death for Hindus. The city, and its famous burning ghats, are located directly along the shores of The Ganges, a 1,500-mile long river … Continue reading →

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