Banaras - Steps to Heaven

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Banaras - Steps to Heaven

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The Indian city of Varanasi (previously called Banaras) is an ancient pilgrimage spot for Hindus to bathe in the Ganges River to wash away their sins — as well as die. This lush documentary explores the sensual and spiritual atmosphere of Varanasi, capturing locals and devotees on pilgrimages crowding the ghats (stone steps) leading down to the Ganges River. Death is not to be feared in India; it is celebrated as the gateway to heaven and achieve enlightenment. Historians, priests and locals ...

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Video

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1984

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https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/banaras-steps-to-heaven-1984

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india / spirituality / reincarnation / rebirth / death / ganges / bathing / washing / purification / spiritual beliefs / prayer / yoga / hindu / hinduism / faith / ancient city / shiva / cattle / varanasi / ram shankar tripathi / priest / hair shaving / caste system / gods / kali / band / procession / fireworks / pigeon / indian classical music / anand krishnan / indian street food / sweets / chai / chandra prakash / wrestling contest / silks / vishnu / chanting / cremation / funeral rites / indian cultures / ghats / culture / dying / gangamai / identity / meditation / journey / shrine / river / bicycle / temple / pilgrim / pilgramage / garland / candle / festival / sari / saree / snake charmer / dhobi / krishna / 1980s / eighties / 1984 / exercises / lingam / flying pigeons / ram chakravarty / assi river / brahmin / music / banaras city of light

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