India’s elderly are flocking to the holy city of Varanasi to wait for death. Dying in the ancient city allows Hindus to attain salvation by breaking the cycle of death and rebirth.
By Joseph Campbell and Sunil Kataria VARANASI, India (Reuters) - Murali Mohan Sastry is waiting peacefully for death on the banks of the Ganges River .
Murali Mohan Sastry is waiting peacefully for death on the banks of the Ganges River in India s northern city of Varanasi, revered by millions of Hindus.
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