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Varanasi is a holy city in India where millions of Hindus seek salvation through death.
Pilgrims have traveled to Varanasi for more than 2,500 years to bathe in the Ganges, a river considered sacred in Hinduism.
Quentin travels 2,924 miles across India, meeting a snake catcher in Mysore and a healer in the Malnad region who claims to treat cancer with traditional medicine.
Caroline Quentin travels 2,262 miles across India, visiting Jaisalmer's historic fort and experiencing the vibrant Navratri festival in Ahmedabad.
Caroline Quentin explores Indian culture through experiences in Varanasi, Jodhpur, and Agra, including a visit to the Taj Mahal and an infertility clinic in Anand.
More than 1,000 people live in Varanasi's "death hotels," waiting for their final moments before cremation on the banks of the Ganges.
Varanasi faces severe pollution in the Ganges, impacting millions in India and Bangladesh.
Dying professions in India, such as calligraphy and tuk-tuk driving, are explored through personal stories from Delhi, Varanasi, and Kolkata, highlighting cultural significance.
Varanasi, The Sacred City, faces decay while showcasing its unique habitats and rituals.