The Call of Yama

Hindu Death Rituals

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Hindu Death Rituals
Man Weaving a Platform from Bamboo Strips

Preparation of chatta -- a structure to carry the dead

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 RitesJourney of the Dead to HeavenYou are here
Yama with a Noose

Kamat's Potpourri India You do not Know Introduction to Indian Culture The Call of Yama Man Weaving a Platform from Bamboo Strips