If you visit one city in all of India, it has to be Varanasi. It was built along the banks of the Ganges River, considered holy, and it's one of the oldest cities in the world. Pilgrims believe that if they bathe in the water of the river, they can wash away their sins. Every night, a holy ceremony is performed on the riverbank and all day long, starting at sunrise, pilgrims immerse themselves in the water along the ghats. Additionally, people who have passed away are cremated in pyres along the river banks at all hours of the day and night. It's a powerful sight and truly an incredible place to visit - We visited at sunset and sunrise and I was blown away...
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