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The footage captures the operation of a Nigam Bodh Ghat Mokshda Harit Crematorium, an eco-friendly cremation system designed to reduce wood consumption and air pollution during Hindu last rites ceremonies. The modern crematorium structure uses an elevated steel rack system combined with a large overhead metal hood that helps contain heat, ash, and smoke emissions more efficiently than traditional open funeral pyres. The system is designed to support traditional Vedic antim sanskar rituals while significantly lowering timber use and improving combustion efficiency. Workers and cremation staff are seen arranging wooden logs, preparing materials, and coordinating procedures within the covered cremation pavilion before the rituals begin. Family members, supervisors, and helpers gather quietly
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