Manikarnika Ghat (During Off-Hours): A Different Kind ... The combination of the gently burning pyres and the endlessly flowing river creates a breathtaking yet relaxing atmosphere, forcing ...

However, in Varanasi, the ancient city known for its spiritual and mystical traditions, Holi is played in a rather unusual and eerie way at the famous Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghats.

Devotees and Naga Sadhus celebrated the unique tradition of playing Holi with funeral ashes amid burning pyres at the Manikarnika Ghat here on Tuesday. Gulshan Kapoor, the organiser of the 'Chita ...

During this, Manikarnika Ghat resounds with the chants of 'Har-Har Mahadev.'. There is a religious belief that playing Holi with the ashes of pyres brings happiness, prosperity, and blessings to ...

The Manikarnika Ghat, the main cremation site also known as Mahashmashan, will witness a similar event on Tuesday. A special aarti was performed at Mahashamshan Nath temple at Harishchandra Ghat ...