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Sacred vs. Synthetic: Tensions Rise in Varanasi as Bulldozers Reach Manikarnika Ghat

Sacred vs. Synthetic: Tensions Rise in Varanasi as Bulldozers Reach Manikarnika Ghat Varanasi’s Manikarnika Ghat faces a major overhaul as 2026 redevelopment plans spark a debate over heritage preservation. While officials promise an eco-friendly modern crematorium, critics fear the loss of 18th-century shrines built by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar. Discover the details behind the demolition at Kashi’s most sacred cremation site.  
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