The Call of Yama

Gifting Ceremony

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Gifting Ceremony
Gifting of the Brahmins

Charity or gifting is an important part of the death ceremony

Death According to Hinduism
Death in Hinduism

Pictures
Man Slicing his Throat with a DaggerHindu Death RitesThe Last Rites for a Dead ManYou are hereFeeding of the River
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
Yama with a Noose

Kamat's Potpourri India You do not Know Introduction to Indian Culture The Call of Yama Gifting of the Brahmins