Kamat's Potpourri: Historical and Cultural Artifacts

Death by Sallekhana

© K.L. Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Death by Sallekhana
An Example of Nishidhi Stone
Nishidhi-stones are memorials erected in the memory of those who give up their life (suicide) meditating. We see numerous instances of such suicides in India.

See also:
Jaina Nishidhi Stone, Nishidhi Stone of Machikabbe

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