Few people have the privilege of being cremated beside the holy river, so it’s very popular to have family members bringing their loved one’s ashes to the river tu purify their karma.

私が訪れたのは、3月で、乾季でした。　川の水は通常で、ゴートから小舟で川へ出ることができて、川からゴートの様子を見ることができました。　その時のガイドさんは、雨季にはゴートの中腹まで水があると、言っていました。 　ガンジス河へは、乾季に訪れるのが良いかもしれません。

Sorry. As much as I'd like to help, I don't understand Hindi.

You can, river accessible in Varanasi, however, would suggest that small bottle put in suitcase and not in hand luggage

You can try itenary as under. First start your trip from Allahabad, see all the place including Sangam ( a day trip) afternoon come to Varanasi. Next day morning visit Kashi vishwanath Darshan and after book a Auto or car for local Varanasi places and Ram Nagar Fort. and in evening Ganga boating and from the boat see Ganga Aarti. Next day check out from hotel book car to Visit Sarnath and back to Varanasi or Mughalsarai to catch train for Gaya. If your booking is done than on 4th reach Varanasi and do river boating and Gangs Aarti in the evening. On 5th early morning do Kashi vishwanath Darshan and book car for one day Allahabad tour and back Varanasi in evening. On 6th can do local Varanasi Darshan and Sarnath visit. And on 7th check out and catch train. In this case Gaya tour is not possible because it requires one more day in your hand. Thanks

Dear Sir, I have no idea about this. But Elders and friends told first rameshwaram should visit then kashi. Please confirm with elders or temple priest. Your question will be solved.

I didn't go sorry there was too much to see on the Ganges. They didn't really promote it either.

Not unless you wish to make a donation Regards