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In Hinduism, sadhu, or shadhu is a common term for a mystic, an ascetic, practitioner of yoga (yogi) and/or wandering monks. The sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving the fourth and final Hindu goal of life, moksha (liberation), through meditation and contemplation of Brahman. Sadhus often wear ochre-colored clothing, symbolizing renunciation.

Scenic view from the river on Ghat with crowd. Sunset colores the temples. Varanasi known as Banaras is the holies city in India. It is on the banks of the river Ganges where the special funeral ritual, cremation goes on for purifying and final releases of the spirit from the body.

Heap of wood used for burning a corpse. A pyre known as a funeral pyre, is a structure, usually made of wood, for burning a body as part of a funeral rite or execution. As a form of cremation, a body is placed upon or under the pyre, which is then set on fire.

Varanasi, India - October 4, 2015: Skyline of the city of Varanasi India. This is the most holy of all indian city. Thousands of pilgrims arrive at their ghats everyday to bath and pray at the river Ganges.

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India - June 1, 2017: Ganga Aarti begins every day at sunset at Rishikesh. An aarti is a devotional ritual that uses fire as an offering. It's usually made in the form of a lit lamp, and in the case of the Ganges River, a small diya with a candle and flowers that's floated down the river. The offering is made to the Goddess Ganga, also affectionately referred to as Maa Ganga, goddess of the holiest river in India.

Varanasi, India - January 5, 2014: Burning Ghats and the cremation grounds on the bank of river Ganges in Varanasi. People, man, standing around deceased, covered with orange sheet and decorated with colorful ribbons.In front view burning corpses.

Varanasi cityscape. The city is on the banks of river Ganga. Boats waiting at the ghats. pictured here is Munshi ghat. There are numerous ghats throughout the length of riverbanks. Varanasi@ Uttar Pradesh is one the oldest living heritage cities of world and called spiritual capital of India. Though the city and its people have adopted new times, but still much of city has preserved the old charm. A unique mixture of old and modern times attracts travellers from all over the world. Photo taken at Munshighat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on 11/17/2018

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