Lord Shiva then formed ‘Shakti Peeth’ on places where Sati’s parts fell. It is known that Devi Sati’s ear ornaments had fallen on Manikarnika Ghat and therefore this place is revered in Hinduism. It ...

Manikarnika Ghat is a sacred cremation site located on the banks of the Ganges River in the holy city of Varanasi, India. The ghat is a popular and important Hindu pilgrimage site, where the ...

Manikarnika is considered the holiest cremation site in India. It is believed that being cremated here leads to moksha, liberation from the cycle of birth and death. The ghat is closely associated ...

As Shiva carried her body to the Himalayas, parts fell to Earth, forming 'Shakti Peeths.' Her ear ornaments are said to have fallen at Manikarnika Ghat, adding to its significance. On the day of ...

It may be mentioned here that the Mir Ghat is also famous for Vishalakshi or the wide-eyed, one of the 52 Sakti-pithas of Goddess Durga. This temple is a Shakti Peeth and is said to mark the place ...

While many Dom families have migrated to modern houses, a few families still live in the old dwellings at Manikarnika ghat. Credit: Special arrangement The picturesque skyline of Benaras ...

In normal times, the mythologically renowned Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghat cremation grounds here function almost 24X7, with many bringing bodies even from neighbouring districts. Hindus ...