The Call of Yama

Hindu Last Rites

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Hindu Last Rites
Symbolic Re-burning of the Dead

Death According to Hinduism
Death in Hinduism

Pictures
Man Slicing his Throat with a DaggerHindu Death RitesThe Last Rites for a Dead ManGifting of the BrahminsFeeding of the River
Tonsuring of the HeadThe Feeding of the RiverThe Pinda (Rice Ball) OfferingsYou are hereFuneral 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
Yama with a Noose

Kamat's Potpourri India You do not Know Introduction to Indian Culture The Call of Yama Symbolic Re-burning of the Dead