Nimtala Crematorium History, Facts And More
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NAME
Nimtala Crematorium
OTHER NAMES
Nimtala Mahashamshan Ghat
COUNTRY
India
ADDRESS
75, Strand Rd, Ahiritola, Beniatola, Kolkata, West Bengal 700005
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About Nimtala Crematorium
Nimtala Crematorium is a burning ghat where dead bodies are cremated according to Hindu rituals. It was founded in 1827. The famous Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore was cremated here after his death in 1941. It was also featured in various literature including an award-winning Malayalam novel 'Aarachaar' written by K. R. Meera. Other popular people like Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar and Manik Bandopadhyay also started their afterlife journey from here. It remains open 24 hours throughout the week.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Nimtala Crematorium
- It is said that the crematorium is often visited by Aghori Sadhus or ascetics who perform some post-mortem rituals by taking some ashes and leftover burnt bodies.
- It is common that the haunting stories of Crematorium and cemetery are prevalent in our society. Nimtala is one of them. It's natural when you visit a crematorium after the death of a dear one it gives you a feeling of sadness. Since it is not a tourist place so it is suggested for the adventure seeker to avoid visiting the place just for the daring challenge and let the dead one rest in peace.
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