The holy city in India where thousands go to die

Thousands of elderly Hindu devotees travel to Varanasi, India’s holy city, to spend their final days and be cremated by the Ganges river. They believe dying there ensures liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Many stay in “salvation homes” like the Mumukshu Bhawan hospice, waiting peacefully for death. Devotees view cremation in Varanasi as a blessing, believing their souls will attain freedom. The practice has been ongoing for centuries, with people coming from across India to die in this sacred place.READ FULL