Rituals at Manikarnika Ghat
Manikarnika Ghat is renowned for its sacred rituals that have been performed for centuries. These rituals hold profound spiritual and cultural significance, connecting the living with the divine and the departed. Some of the major rituals include:
Antyesti Ceremony
This ritual is performed for the soul's journey towards moksha (liberation), ensuring that the deceased attains peace.
Ganga Aarti
The daily evening aarti, performed with great devotion, honors the sacred Ganges River and invokes blessings for the departed souls.
Pind Daan
Family members perform this ritual to offer food to ancestors, seeking their blessings and peace for their souls.