The Call of Yama

Death in Indian Culture

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Death in Indian Culture
Journey of the Dead to Heaven

Illustration based on art of pre-historic Indians

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 SculptureAntyeshti ProceedingsHindu Death Anniversary RitesYou are hereMan Weaving a Platform from Bamboo Strips
Yama with a Noose

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