Beyond the Sacred Fires: Business of Cremation and Ganga Aarti in Banaras, AY 2017-18
Scope and Contents
The Ganga ghats have over a hundred bodies cremated everyday, in the hope of attaining moksha. The Dom cremators work to keep the pyres burning as a boatful of tourists passes, clicking away silently. This study aims to explore the livelihoods of these cremators. Further, the Ganga Arti performance at the Dashashwamedh Ghat, which has the ability to mesmerize an audience of hundreds was also studied from a socio-cultural perspective.
Dates
- Creation: AY 2017-18
Full Extent
4 digital object(s)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Undetermined
Physical Description
genreform: Report, Documentary, Photos, Presentation
Faculty Mentor
Sharon Barnhardt; Pavan Mamidi
Student Researchers
Shreya Agarwal, Svankita Arora, Siddhi Ashar, Padmapriya Eunny, Kayannush Gaurd, Saumya Jain, Madhurima Khadilkar, Modak KS, Manojna Lanka, Ragini Rao Manjuluri, Deeksha Napa, Manish Ruparel, Harsh Shah, Arush Wad
Repository Details
Part of the FLUA Repository