Mists of Liberation

As dawn breaks, the Ganges River is cloaked in fog, and the flames of burning pyres rise through the mist. Family members stand in solemn respect beside a funeral pyre, their figures barely visible through the haze. This haunting image captures the mystical atmosphere of Manikarnika Ghat at daybreak, where the living and the dead meet, and the promise of liberation from the cycle of rebirth feels tangible. The blend of fog and fire reflects the transcendence associated with death in this sacred city, where each flame represents both an end and a new beginning.