Hindus believe in reincarnation and view death as the soul moving from one body to the next on its path to reach Nirvana, heaven. Death is a sad occasion, but Hindu priests emphasise the route ahead for the departed soul and a funeral is as much a celebration as a remembrance service.
Hindus cremate their dead, believing that the burning of a dead body signifies the release of the spirit and that the flames represent Brahma, the creator.
Family members will pray around the body as soon as possible after death. People will try to avoid touching the corpse as it is considered polluting. The corpse is usually bathed and dressed in white, traditional Indian clothes. If a wife dies before her husband she is dressed in red bridal clothes. If a woman is a widow she will be dressed in white or pale colours.
The funeral procession may pass places of significance to the deceased, such as a building or street. Prayers are said here and at the entrance to the crematorium.
The body is decorated with sandalwood, flowers and garlands. Scriptures are read from the Vedas or Bhagavad Gita. The chief mourner, usually the eldest son or male, will light some kindling and circle the body, praying for the well being of the departing soul.
After the cremation, the family may have a meal and offer prayers in their home. Mourners wash and change completely before entering the house after the funeral. A priest will visit and purify the house with spices and incense. This is the beginning of the 13-day mourning period when friends will visit and offer their condolences.
'Shradh' is practiced one year after the death of the person. This can either be an annual event or a large one-off event. This is the Hindu practice of giving food to the poor in memory of the deceased. A priest will say prayers for the deceased and during this time, usually lasting one month, the family will not buy any new clothes or attend any parties. Sons are responsible for carrying out Shradh.
Hindu funeral rites can be simple or exceedingly complex. These ten steps, devotedly completed according to the customs, means, and ability of the family, will properly conclude one earthly sojourn of any Hindu soul.
One was to offer flowers and spay body spray on the body
In Nepal and India they would often burn the bodies on funeral pyres near the holy rivers, and then spread the ashes into the river. The most holy river is the ganges river, and that was the most treasured place to have your ashes spread on. The quality of wood is also important. The favoritefavourite wood is Sandalwood, but it is fairly rare in India and therefore very expensive, so only the wealthier families can afford it.
As to the symbolism and meaning inherent in such ceremonies I do not know. I only viewed some burnings as an outsider.
Hindus believe in reincarnation and view death as the soul moving from one body to the next on its path to reach Nirvana, heaven. Death is a sad occasion, but Hindu priests emphasise the route ahead for the departed soul and a funeral is as much a celebration as a remembrance service.
Hindus cremate their dead, believing that the burning of a dead body signifies the release of the spirit and that the flames represent Brahma, the creator.
Family members will pray around the body as soon as possible after death. People will try to avoid touching the corpse as it is considered polluting. The corpse is usually bathed and dressed in white, traditional Indian clothes. If a wife dies before her husband she is dressed in red bridal clothes. If a woman is a widow she will be dressed in white or pale colours.
The funeral procession may pass places of significance to the deceased, such as a building or street. Prayers are said here and at the entrance to the crematorium.
The body is decorated with sandalwood, flowers and garlands. Scriptures are read from the Vedas or Bhagavad Gita. The chief mourner, usually the eldest son or male, will light some kindling and circle the body, praying for the wellbeing of the departing soul.
After the cremation, the family may have a meal and offer prayers in their home. Mourners wash and change completely before entering the house after the funeral. A priest will visit and purify the house with spices and incense. This is the beginning of the 13-day mourning period when friends will visit and offer their condolences.
Often, a garland of dried or fake flowers is placed around a photograph of the deceased to show respect for their memory.
'Shradh' is practiced one year after the death of the person. This can either be an annual event or a large one-off event. This is the Hindu practice of giving food to the poor in memory of the deceased. A priest will say prayers for the deceased and during this time, usually lasting one month, the family will not buy any new clothes or attend any parties. Sons are responsible for carrying out Shradh.
as christians and hindu say before the practise your gay
Based on my knowledge, I only know that if you are Christian, that means that you don't believe in God.For Hindu, I have no experience with that so I am very sorry.
I think both involve an open-casket viewing of the dead.
hi am shaiann can you help with how does India celebrate funerals
hindus burn the dead body where as Christians bury the body
diwaliis a Hindu festival when easter is a Christian one!diwali is a Hindu festival when easter is a Christian one!
There is no difference between Hindu and Muslim women. The differences are based on how individuals were raised, educated etc. It has nothing to do with one's religion.
No. the do the funeral outside, but in occasion the will have ceremony in a temple
Those attending a Hindu funeral should not bring flowers or anything else with them - one comes empty-handed.
Hindu Arabic Numerals use numbers but Roman numerals use symbols.
diwaliis a Hindu festival when easter is a Christian one!diwali is a Hindu festival when easter is a Christian one!
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Muslims believe in Judgemet day and Hindus in Reincarnation or Moksha.
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There aren't any similarities as Hindus are cremated, while many Christians are buried. They only time when Hindus are cremated if the dead person is a child or a sage. Anyway, the prayers, the people who conduct the funeral are also different.
Hindu God of death is Yama. I am not sure if there is one for funeral.
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