Manikarnika: Aghori’s Dance of Death is a mystical and spiritually profound novel set in the eternal city of Varanasi. Interweaving history, mythology, and metaphysical philosophy, it explores Manikarnika Ghat—India’s most sacred cremation ground—...

Manikarnika: Aghori’s Dance of Death is a mystical and spiritually profound novel set in the eternal city of Varanasi. Interweaving history, mythology, and metaphysical philosophy, it explores Manikarnika Ghat—India’s most sacred cremation ground—as a liminal space where life and death meet. At its core are the Aghoris, ascetic seekers who defy societal norms, embracing death to transcend illusion and attain liberation. Through richly evocative prose, the narrative reveals ancient rituals, the sacred duty of the Dom community, and the ever-burning funeral pyres believed to grant moksha. From Lord Shiva’s cosmic tandava to the austere practices of the Aghoris, the book presents Varanasi as a city where time dissolves and the veil between the mortal and the divine grows thin. This is not merely a tale, but a journey through darkness into light—a powerful meditation on impermanence, fearlessness, and the eternal quest for truth.