v?r?nasi (uttar pradesh, india)

"Located on the banks of India's River Ganges, Varanasi is considered the holiest place on earth by Hindus. The city has been a center of enlightenment and civilization for more than 2,000 years, and the spiritual and cultural aspects of the Hindu faith continue to define this sacred city. Rituals and beliefs surrounding death by cremation and the end of the cycle of reincarnation are explored"--Container.

Examines the daily life, people, and culture of India, and describes the importance of the Ganges River, and other interesting facts about the country.

Introduces children to the many adaptations people living along the Ganges River have made in order to survive and thrive in the region, and describes the festivals that are centered around the river, the role the river plays in the people's daily lives, and their day-to-day experiences.