Took the night train to Varanasi. Spent the evening watching the sun go down on a boat on the Ganges complete with candles floating on the river. Very tranquil and relaxing. Then on down the river to join a few hundred other boats and a huge crowd to witness a religious ceremony on the bank of the river. It was incredibly dramatic, with 6 high priests, chanting, loud music and flames.
Started the next day back in the boat to watch the sunrise but this time accompanied by a sitar player. Took a strole down the river after breakfast. There were several bodies being cremated on the edge of the water. Quite a strange sight.
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