Fire on the Ganges: Life among the Dead in Banaras by Radhika Iyengar offers a vivid, eye-opening journey into one of India’s most sacred and haunting cities. Through close observation and intimate storytelling, the book explores life around the funeral ghats of Banaras, where ritual, memory, faith, and daily survival meet.
This is a compelling read for anyone interested in Indian culture, spirituality, and real-life narratives shaped by tradition and human resilience. Fire on the Ganges invites readers to see Banaras beyond its familiar image, revealing the people, practices, and emotions that shape life beside the river.
