ANTYESHTI
L'ULTIMO SACRIFICIO
Cremations in India and Nepal are sacred rites steeped in spirituality and ancient tradition. At the ghats along the sacred Ganges River, funeral ceremonies take place with a mystical solemnity, where the purifying fire liberates souls into the eternal cycle of reincarnation. Relatives recite ancient prayers and offer tributes to the gods as the sacred smoke rises toward the sky. In Nepal, along the banks of the Bagmati River, cremations occur with similar rituals, celebrating the soul's passage to the afterlife. It was an incredible journey that led me to traverse these two beautiful states. The photographs tell stories of faith, resignation, and hope, reflecting the eternal dance between life and death in these magnificent sacred lands of Asia.
M.C.
