Amar Dham (Nashik)

India / Maharashtra / Nashik
 crematorium, shamshan ghat / burning ghat
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This is a cremation ground for the Hindus.
A good shade & the facilities are provided for the funeral attendees.
The dead bodies are creamated with wood fire by the relatives. The electric crematorium
is available. However about 90% of the people prefer wood fire for the cremation.

It is a belief that the dead body is not to be taken across the river. Hence there is another ground provided on the opposite bank of the river.
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Coordinates:   20°0'2"N   73°47'57"E
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