gujarat death ceremony

soul shoulder
It is said that after leaving the body, the soul tries to re-enter the body "Nowadays, the body is carried on shoulders only up to the
again and again as a ghost. He stays in his house for 10 days as a ghost ambulance waiting outside the house. However, the scriptures
in the form of air. After the rites of the 11th, 12th and 13th he begins his say that when a son carries his father on his shoulders, with
journey as a father. By lying near a dead body, the soul suffers and the each step, the son earns as much merit as performing a
soul has to drink as many tears and lint as it sheds. Vajapeya Yajna. While moving forward with the body, chant
'Shri Ram' continuously. The person walking in front of the body

clothes should carry the pot (Matli) containing the 'Kravyad' fire, which
is used for the cremation."
A person who has not yet touched the deceased takes out their clothes
from the wardrobe for them. If the deceased is a married woman who
passed away while her husband is alive, she is adorned with bridal
funeral pyre
attire; otherwise, she is dressed in simple clothes and a sandalwood "After the body is completely reduced to ashes, fill a clay pot
garland is placed. with water, make a hole in it, and place it on your right
shoulder. Circumambulate the funeral pyre in such a way that
the stream of water falls on the pyre, and finally, turn your back
nanami to the pyre and leave the pot behind. In many places, the pot is
smashed by throwing a stone through the legs while it is held
Before doing this, conceal the sacred darbha grass in a safe place.
upside down."
Immediately prepare the chowk (ritualistic space) by mixing cow dung,
cow urine, and Ganga water, and then spread it in a rectangular shape
on the ground. After laying it out, scatter a few black sesame seeds reaching home
over it so that negative energy does not enter the chowk. "When you reach home, do not enter immediately. Keep a bucket of water
Close the eyes of the deceased, and place cotton wads in the nose outside the house. People should wash their hands and feet, rinse their
and ears to prevent flies and insects from entering due to the smell. mouths, and sprinkle water on their heads. Soak all the clothes. Wash your
Gently lift the body, ensuring the head is positioned facing north. head, bathe, and mentally chant 'Om Harye Namah' five times, praying for
the peaceful journey of the departed soul. The Brahmin should change his
Prepare warm water. Wet a cloth, and (if the deceased is a woman,
sacred thread after returning from the crematorium. The person who
only women should do this) clean the body and dress it in new clothes. performed the cremation should shave their head again."
Immediately remove all the jewelry from the body. Place tulsi leaves, a
gold wire, and Ganga water in the mouth, then close the mouth again.
If there is any delay in doing this, the body will stiffen, and it will
ashes
become very difficult to complete these tasks. "Take a small portion of the ashes, wash them with raw milk, and place them
in a clay pot for immersion. The ashes should ideally be immersed within 9
days. Many now immerse them in the sea for convenience, as it's

god pray considered a confluence of rivers. Immersing in the Ganges is believed to

Recite the 12th and 15th chapters of the Bhagavad Gita aloud with their
meanings (it is essential to read the Gita Mahatmya).
For those who do not know any rituals, they can continuously chant
sutak
"When a birth occurs, it is celebrated, and when a death occurs, a period of
'Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya.'"
mourning (sutak) is observed. It is said that during the joy of a birth and the
sorrow of a death, a person cannot carry out their daily activities properly.

Poka mukavi According to scriptures, a Brahmin observes sutak for 10 days, a Kshatriya
for 12 days, a Vaishya for 16 days, and a Shudra for 30 days. Scriptures state
"After the body is laid out, after all the people have paid their respects, that due to their study of Brahma Gyaan, Brahmins take less time to recover
from worldly shocks. During the days of sutak, one should not visit temples,
after garlands have been offered, before lifting the body, a close
perform aarti, puja, or evening prayers, and ringing bells is prohibited.
relative (if it is the son) should call out loudly in the deceased's right Donations made during the sutak period (whether by the giver or receiver)
ear, saying 'Oh my mother...!' A similar call should be made before bear no fruit. Therefore, donations should only be made after the sutak
lighting the funeral pyre. This brings comfort to the departing soul." period has ended."

faculty : Dr.Suman pandey By : Raj ,Tanishq ,Pujan ,Tarun