Asthi Visarjan at Varanasi in 2025: Understanding the sacred process
When the sacred fire (Agni) has consumed the physical sheath at the cremation ground, reducing the body to its elemental constituents, what remains are the calcified bone fragments and ashes – the asthi. These are considered the most enduring physical part of the departed, sometimes believed to hold a residual essence or connection to the […]
Stepwise Guide to do Asthi Visarjan in Varanasi
Asthi Visarjan is a sacred Hindu ritual that involves immersing the ashes (Asthi) of the deceased in the holy river Ganges in Varanasi. Here is a stepwise guide to do Asthi Visarjan in Varanasi: 1. Collecting the Asthis After the cremation, the remains, which include bones and ashes, are collected. This is usually […]