The city’s ghats along the Ganges River, including Gandhi Ghat ... it has been a significant cultural and religious center since ancient times. The city’s origins are intertwined with Tamil ...

But by the time the river reaches these ghats, it is little more than a poisoned vein snaking through the city. The Najafgarh drain alone injects 70% of the pollution load near Signature Bridge ...

scenes of cremation at Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghats, as well as individuals seated in silent contemplation on the banks of the river. A fine instance is the painting Benares by Marius Bauer ...