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Mourning The Dead

January 4, 2018January 5, 2018 kartikLeave a comment

November 6th, 2001 The rituals of death are elaborate and most complicated especially for the families of the dead who belong to the majority, Hindu community. The chief mourner has to shave the hairs of the head wear special dresses and eat special food. All those who attend the obsequies are required to go straight… Continue reading Mourning The Dead

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