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Brahmins shave their heads after the death of their parents as a form of mourning. The is done in belief that the soul attains a higher form of satisfaction.

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Male relatives of the deceased shave their heads after a funeral or cremation as a sign of respect to the dead person. Typically, the eldest or youngest son participates in this tradition.

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