The Call of Yama

Ritual Shaving of the Head

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
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

Pictures
Man Slicing his Throat with a DaggerHindu Death RitesThe Last Rites for a Dead ManGifting of the BrahminsFeeding of the River
You are hereThe 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 Tonsuring of the Head