There are almost 100 ghats in Varanasi. A majority of these ghats are used for bathing while the others are used for cremation. The Manikarnika Ghat is a famous burning ghat. Usually, burning ghats are considered inauspicious and are situated outside the main city. However, for Varanasi which is also called "Maha-Shmashan" (the Great Cremation Ground), this is not the case. Manikarnika Ghat is located in the heart of the city. |