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Gifting Ceremony

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Gifting Ceremony
Gifting of the Brahmins
Charity or gifting is an important part of the death ceremony

 

Death According to Hinduism
Death in Hinduism

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Tonsuring of the HeadThe Feeding of the RiverThe Pinda (Rice Ball) OfferingsSymbolic Re-burning of the DeadFuneral Rituals at a Waterfall
Self Immolation depicted in a Stone SculptureAntyeshti ProceedingsHindu Death Anniversary RitesJourney of the Dead to HeavenMan Weaving a Platform from Bamboo Strips
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