In Kashi, death isn’t what you think. I saw a body floating in the Ganges, wrapped in banana leaves a ritual that defies cremation norms. Locals whispered secrets: some lives, like snake bite victims or spiritually unique individuals, follow different rules. According to Garuda Purana, the life force may linger for 21 days, and tantriks can, in rare cases, influence it. These ancient practices reveal a raw, unfiltered view of life and death, showing that Kashi holds mysteries that challenge everything you believe about mortality.
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