Ballia's Sacred Bhrigu Land Cremation Ground in Neglect: Dilapidated Roads, Filth, and Lack of Facilities
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News18•13-01-2026, 23:46
Ballia's Sacred Bhrigu Land Cremation Ground in Neglect: Dilapidated Roads, Filth, and Lack of Facilities
- •Bhrigu Kshetra, a religiously significant cremation ground in Ballia, faces severe neglect despite its spiritual importance.
- •The path to the cremation ghat is dilapidated, making it difficult and dangerous for people carrying bodies.
- •Ganga cleaning efforts stalled, leading to increased pollution and concerns about water quality for rituals.
- •The municipality has failed to provide basic facilities like roads, lighting, seating, and cleanliness at Mahavir Ghat.
- •Local residents and devotees demand immediate action to improve infrastructure and cleanliness, citing its greater religious significance than Banaras.
Why It Matters: Ballia's sacred Bhrigu Land cremation ground suffers from severe neglect, causing distress to grieving families.
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