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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.
Were does sati come from?
Sati is the practice of self-immolation, or burning yourself to death. It comes from Hindu mythology. The story of Dakshayani (Sati) and her marraige to the god Shiva. Some classic examples are the protest satis. Wives (widows) will often burn themselves to death to follow their husband and aid him in the afterlife.
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 is the significance of the phrase "Ram Nam Satya Hai" in Hindu funeral rituals?
The phrase "Ram Nam Satya Hai" holds significance in Hindu funeral rituals as it is chanted to acknowledge the truth of death and to honor the departed soul by invoking the name of the divine. It serves as a reminder of the impermanence of life and the belief in the eternal nature of the soul.
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.
