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Ritual Shaving of the Head

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Ritual Shaving of the Head
Tonsuring of the Head
A son shaves off his hair in mourning the death of his father.

See also:
The Shaving of the Head Ritual, Going, Going, Gone!

 

Death According  to Hinduism
Death in Hinduism

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Man Slicing his Throat with a DaggerHindu Death RitesThe Last Rites for a Dead ManGifting of the Brahmins
Feeding of the RiverYou are hereThe Feeding of the RiverThe Pinda (Rice Ball) Offerings
Symbolic Re-burning of the DeadFuneral Rituals at a WaterfallSelf Immolation depicted in a Stone SculptureAntyeshti Proceedings
Journey of the Dead to Heaven

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