The Call of Yama

Man Committing Suicide

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Man Committing Suicide
Self Immolation depicted in a Stone Sculpture

Atma Bali (Sacrifice of the Soul) -- Sculpture from Andhra Pradesh
See also:
A lady riding a palanquin on way to commit Sati, Man Slicing his Throat with a Dagger, Death by Demand in Indian Culture, The Tradition of Sati (Sutee) in India, FAQ on The Sati System, The Origins of the Mahasati System

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) OfferingsSymbolic Re-burning of the DeadFuneral Rituals at a Waterfall
You are hereAntyeshti ProceedingsHindu Death Anniversary RitesJourney of the Dead to HeavenMan Weaving a Platform from Bamboo Strips
Yama with a Noose

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