Historical & Cultural Artifacts

Death by Sallekhana

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Death by Sallekhana
An Example of Nishidhi Stone

Nishidhi-stones are memorials erected in the memory of those who give up their life (suicide) meditating. We see numerous instances of such suicides in India.
See also:
Jaina Nishidhi Stone, Nishidhi Stone of Machikabbe

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