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When a Hindu widow voluntarily threw herself on her dead husband's funeral pyre it was known as?
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∙ 12y ago
Its called SATI.
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What is suttee or sati and who practiced it?
The now illegal act or practice of a Hindu widow's cremating herself on her husband's funeral pyre in order to fulfill her true role as wife.in South Asia, the now illegal practice of a Hindu widow throwing herself on her husband's funeral pyre
Do Hindu's have a funeral in a Temple?
No. the do the funeral outside, but in occasion the will have ceremony in a temple
Why do Hindu women wash their husbands feet?
It is a kind of respect but only of the learned and worthy husbands.
What to bring to a post Hindu funeral?
Those attending a Hindu funeral should not bring flowers or anything else with them - one comes empty-handed.
What is the Hindu funeral right called?
The trust all.
Who is Hindu god of funeral?
Hindu God of death is Yama. I am not sure if there is one for funeral.
What flowers are appropriate for a Hindu funeral?
Flowers should not be sent to a Hindu funeral. If a friend wishes to send flowers, it is best to send them after the funeral and cremation, so they are not part of the ceremony. Hindis' use Tulsi, a relative of Basil at the funeral. This is used to pass health benefits on to the dead before their next life begins. The lotus is an important and sacred flower and it is linked to good health and virility. Family members may place lotus flowers and Tulsi over the body of the deceased.
What is proper sympathy gift for Hindu funeral?
a bow and arrow you want to make it real special
Do you cover your head for a Hindu funeral?
yes. Head is covered during a hindu funeral because, it is believed that when a person dies, they are free from every relationships and attachments they use to had before... and then they leave their body and the soul is free.. The soul is God.. so for respect, head is covered . hope it helps
What were the social evils Aurangzeb tried to eliminate?
The Hindu custom of suttee (cremating a widow on her husband's funeral pyre) and the levying of illegal taxes.
What were the social evils that Aurangzeb tried to eliminate?
The Hindu custom of suttee (cremating a widow on her husband's funeral pyre) and the levying of illegal taxes.
Why the dead body of married people will burned after death in Hindu religion?
If you are asking why Wives used to throw themselves on the funeral pyre of their husbands. I believe it was seen as an act of devotion by the wife of the deceased husband.My understanding is that this practice is now illegal in India. If you are simply asking why they use cremation it's probably from the belief (by many religions) that the Gods are in the sky and smoke rises. Therefore the spirit of the deceased rises to the heavens in the smoke from the fire. Of course there are practical benefits to cremation. You don't have to dedicate acres off land to funeral plots.
