The Sati (Suttee) System of Suicide

Decorated Sati

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Decorated Sati
Decorated Sati from a Hero-stone (Mahasati Stone)

These stones are called Maha-Sati stones and can be found in several parts of India. (Picture enhanced by Kamat for clarity).

The Suti Tradition
The Sati System

Pictures
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Sitas Trial by FireA Woman Goes SatiWoman being Paraded before SuicideA Memorial for a Brave Lady
Memorial to a Mahasati Hero-Stone Depicting Fierce BattleDecorated Idols of SatisA Mahasati Sculpture
Mahasati Stone at Jagadalabetta in Uttara Kannada

Kamat's Potpourri The Timeless Theater The Women of India Love? Duty? Or Sacrifice? Decorated Sati from a Hero-stone (Mahasati Stone)