Welcome to this video with CC subtitles or automatic translation! Hello, I'm Duck, welcome to my channel! The movie was shot in December 2023 in Varanasi, India. I'm currently in Ganges Riverside and the time is 9:00 am. Varanasi is one of the oldest surviving settlements in the world. It has been attracting pilgrims from all over the world for centuries. Famous author Mark Twain visited India in the last decade of the 19th century In his words, the city was "older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend." Varanasi is also one of the seven sacred cities of India. It is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva. Centuries of history, art and tradition intertwine here Making the atmosphere of Varanasi even more colorful. The most striking thing here is the Ghat. It's also the highlight of Varanasi's landscape. From the famous Ganga Arti to cremation ceremonies The river altar is the venue for these historic rituals, which are still performed today Legend has it that Lord Shiva brought the Ganges River from the sky to the earth. And that's why people think this river is so sacred. Thousands of devotees from all over the country come to bathe in the Ganges. Because they believe that bathing in the sacred Ganges River will absolve them of their sins. People also believe that those who are cremated here can be redeemed For many, traveling to Varanasi is one of the most important journeys of their lives. Varanasi's uniqueness is also reflected in its literary and artistic heritage. The city has always been the cradle of Indian literature. Varanasi has been associated with many important literary works and poems Scholars and artists here have provided the world with a wealth of religious and philosophical ideas. Varanasi is also famous for its handicrafts and silk fabrics. These traditional handicrafts have a deep historical and cultural significance. The narrow alleys of the city center You can find old craftsmen's workshops, making traditional cultural handicrafts. These creations not only reflect the heritage of the local technology They also demonstrate Varanasi's position as a cultural hub. I'm looking at the Burning Ghat. Most of the process of burning a dead body is that the relatives first send the dying person to the waiting room by the Ganges River. The body will be transported to the Ganges River after it has died. Bathe in milk for 15 to 30 minutes. Then the bodies are lined up for cremation and the ashes are poured into the Ganges River. The local people believe that after death, all they have to do is to burn the ashes and throw them into the Ganges River. and go to heaven. For Hindus It is a blessing to be able to end one's life in the Ganges River. There are so many sheep in front of us, why are they here? I am currently at the Dashashwamedh Ghat. This is one of the oldest and most sacred river altars in Varanasi. It is most famous for its Ganga Arti (night rituals) This ceremony takes place every day at dusk Amidst the sound of conchs, bells, brass bells and the chorus of scripture recitation The priests worshiped the Ganges River with high tiers of copper lamps. The Manikarnika Ghat before me This is one of the oldest river altars in Varanasi. It's also the site of Hinduism's most sacred cremation. Many Indians come here to be cremated and their ashes thrown into the Ganges River in the hope of liberation.
