Why is Mukhagni given?

A Hindu priest and senior family members conduct the cremation ceremony (‘mukhagni’). Traditionally, the mukhagni is only attended by men, however, modern Hindu funerals allow women to attend. The day after a Hindu funeral, the ashes are scattered over a sacred body of water or a place of importance to the deceased.

What is shraddha ceremony?

shraddha, Sanskrit śrāddha, also spelled sraddha, in Hinduism, a ceremony performed in honour of a dead ancestor. The rite is both a social and a religious responsibility enjoined on all male Hindus (with the exception of some sannyasis, or ascetics).

What is Uthala ceremony?

The Chautha (Uthala) ceremony is conducted on the 4th day after death. Hindu funeral services will do prayer hall booking and arrangements. Bhajans are sung, and the Rasam Pagri ritual is performed. It is believed that immersion of the ashes should be done after the Chautha ceremony and before the 10th day.

What is the mourning period in Hinduism?

Mourning Period: The traditional Hindu mourning period lasts for 10 days after death. During this time, the family is considered spiritually impure, so they refrain from visiting sacred places (such as temples and the family shrine).

What is a pagri ceremony?

Rasam Pagri (रसम पगड़ी) is a social ceremony, prevalent amongst Punjabis and Rajasthanis in India. The ceremony is conducted upon the death of the eldest male member in a family, in which the eldest surviving male member of the family ties a turban (pagri) on his head in the presence of the extended family or clan.

Can wife perform last rites in Hinduism?

According to most Hindu texts, the last rites can only be performed by a male family member. When the oldest surviving family members performs the ceremonies, he is called the karta. Specific circumstances and even changing religious and cultural traditions may allow for participation by a female.

Do human ashes smell?

Most people who keep the ashes of a departed human or pet loved one at home say they detect no odor from the cremains. A few respondents indicated a very slight metallic odor or a very slight scent of incense. Your experience of keeping cremains at home may vary, depending on the type of container you choose.