CHENNAI: Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi on the banks of river Ganges is busy with cremating dead bodies round-the-clock since people bring the mortal remains of their relatives throughout the day.

Grab a seat on the steps early or watch from a boat on the river for a breathtaking view. Either way, it's a moment that stays with you long after you leave. There's magic in Varanasi at dawn.