मणिकर्णिका घाट

Manikarnika Ghat is a significant and iconic ghat located on the banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi. It holds immense importance in Hindu mythology and is considered one of the holiest cremation grounds in India. The ghat is believed to be the place where Mata Sati dropped his earring, known as "Manikarnika," hence its name. It is a site where cremations take place around the clock, as per Hindu funeral traditions. The ghat is frequented by pilgrims and visitors who come to witness the rituals and pay their respects to the departed souls. Manikarnika Ghat is a symbol of the circle of life and death and serves as a reminder of the impermanence of existence.