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As a place to die, to dispose of the physical remains of the deceased and to perform the rites that ensure that the departed attains a "good state" after death, the north Indian city of Banaras attracts pilgrims and mourners from all over the Hindu world. This book is primarily... Read Full Overview

As a place to die, to dispose of the physical remains of the deceased and to perform the rites that ensure that the departed attains a good state after death, the north Indian city of Banaras attracts pilgrims and mourners from all over the Hindu world. This book is primarily... Read Full Overview