Another type of sedimentary deposition occurs when material is dissolved in water, and chemically precipitates from the water. This type of sedimentation is referred to as chemical sedimentation. A third process can occur, wherein living organisms extract ions dissolved in water to make such things as shells and bones.
One of the most spiritual places on the planet and holiest city for Hindus, it harbors thousands of temples and shrines such as the Panchganga ghat, Manikarnika ghat and the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple. It is said that if one dies in Kashi, they attain âmokshaâ (salvation).
Qom is considered holy by Shi`a Islam, as it is the site of the shrine of Fatema MÃ¦'sume, sister of Imam `Ali ibn Musa Rida (Persian Imam Reza, 789â816 AD). The city is the largest center for Shi'a scholarship in the world, and is a significant destination of pilgrimage. Qom is famous for a brittle toffee called Sohan (Persian:Ø³ÙÙØ§Ù), considered a souvenir of the city and sold by 2,000 to 2,500 Sohan shops. Qom has developed into a lively industrial centre owing in part to its proximity to Tehran.