The Call of Yama

A Hindu Funeral

Project Gutenberg/Kamat's Potpourri
A Hindu Funeral
Antyeshti Proceedings

Body being readied for funeral pyre, Bombay Burning Ghat
See also:
Antyeshti - The Last Rites

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
Self Immolation depicted in a Stone SculptureYou are hereHindu 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 Antyeshti Proceedings