Fire on the Ganges : Life Among the Dead in Banaras
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Fire on the Ganges : Life Among the Dead in Banaras

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Journey into the heart of Banaras, where life and death intertwine on the banks of the sacred Ganges. “Fire on the Ganges” explores the ancient rituals, cremation ghats, and spiritual seekers in this city of salvation. Experience the raw, transformative power of life and death in this captivating exploration of one of the world’s oldest living cities. ISBN: 9789362133694

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  • ISBN-13: 9789362133694
  • Binding: Paperback
  • No of Pages: 352
  • ISBN-10: 9362133695
  • Language: English
  • Width: 500 mm

21 reviews for Fire on the Ganges : Life Among the Dead in Banaras

  1. Krithik Rohan Sankaran Yuvaraj –

    I have mixed feeling with this book. However, this is a good book.

  2. Rishav Kumar –

    Really loved the way author described the culture. I would love to visit ganga.

  3. Aman Aryan –

    The book really transported me to the Ganges. A powerful and moving experience.

  4. Sheetal Nimaliya –

    Amazing book! It felt like a travel without moving my feet. A must read.

  5. Madhav Relhan –

    A fascinating, if sometimes unsettling, look at Banaras. The author paints a vivid picture.

  6. Aaditya Sanjay Loharkar –

    I learned so much about Banaras. The author’s insights are invaluable. Highly recommend!

  7. Ishika Bansal –

    The author did an excellent job capturing the essence of Banaras. I felt like I was there.

  8. Harikrishnan P –

    The book wasn’t bad, however, i didn’t feel any excitement while reading this.

  9. Soumya Somani –

    I found the descriptions of the cremation ghats disturbing but also strangely compelling.

  10. Sagar Meena –

    This book changed my perspective on death. A truly transformative read.

  11. Nivedita Rawat –

    A good book, though I wish there was a bit more focus on the positive aspects of life.

  12. Amarjeet Kumar –

    This book taught me a lot. I feel grateful to read this.

  13. Khushi Pandey –

    The writing is beautiful, but the subject matter can be heavy. A thought-provoking read.

  14. Sarthak Rajendra Shimbre –

    It can be a one time read, I didn’t feel any special about this book.

  15. Siddharth Pandey –

    I think it is an average book with some part described very well.

  16. Sanskar Jindal –

    A bit repetitive at times, but overall a worthwhile exploration of life and death.

  17. Saurabh Kumar Suman –

    The book helped me explore a new culture while sitting in one place.

  18. Arka Basumatary –

    This book offered a unique perspective on death and spirituality. Some parts were a bit slow.

  19. Esha Deswal –

    Some parts were difficult to get through, but I am glad I read it.

  20. Devanjana M S –

    Not an easy read, but definitely an important one. It made me think.

  21. Shashank Dilip Bhavsar –

    I loved the part where ghats where described. Amazing work.

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