Asthi Visarjan In Varanasi

1. Asthi Visarjan is an essential ritual where the ashes of the departed soul are immersed in the holy river Ganga. Varanasi is considered one of the holiest cities in India to perform this ritual as it is the abode of Shiva. Asthi Visarjan frees the soul of the individual from the cycle of birth and death, bringing peace to the departed soul.

2. The ashes are collected after cremation and taken to Varanasi for visarjan in the Ganga River, where an experienced Pandit performs the rituals and recites the mantras for the departed soul. The rituals of Asthi Visarjan vary depending on regional customs and family traditions.

3. Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghat are two of the most important ghats for performing this ritual.

Benefits :

1. It frees the departed soul from the cycles of birth and death and brings peace to the soul.

2.It helps the family members of the loved one in letting go emotionally.