Manikarnika Ghat is one of the oldest and most sacred ghats in Varanasi. It is known for its cremation rituals, which continue day and night. In Hindu belief, being cremated in Varanasi and having the ashes merged with the river Ganga helps the soul attain moksha — freedom from the cycle of life and death.

Because of this belief, people from many parts of India bring their loved ones here for their final rites. The ghat is always filled with the chanting of prayers, smoke from the pyres, and priests performing rituals.

Tourists who visit this ghat often feel a deep realization about life. Here, spirituality is not only found in prayer but also in the acceptance of death as a natural and sacred journey.

While the atmosphere might feel intense, Manikarnika Ghat teaches a powerful lesson — life is temporary, but the soul is eternal.