Funeral! From 108 pieces to holding corpses in public, know about the world's strangest burial here
The method of cremation differs greatly in every religion. While the body is cremated in Hinduism, it is buried in other religions. But in some religions or tribal groups, the method of performing the last action is very different, which can surprise you. In the Monpa tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, India, if anyone dies, his body is cut into 108 pieces and given to the fish. The tribes believe that the body remains useful even after death. In some Dalit communities in Tamil Nadu, South India, if someone dies, his funeral is performed with music, dance and fireworks. This is done to celebrate the happy life of the deceased and to give him a good farewell. Parsi religion is monotheistic religion. In this religion, instead of cremation or burial of the dead, they are left to the minaret (Dakhma) of silence for the food of vultures. This method of cremation is called Dokhamenashini. Until some time ago, Upper Caste Women in Rajasthan could not mourn in public and show their face. Therefore, professional women named Rudali were summoned to grieve their place. These women cried and mourned earlier. In Madagascar, East Africa, people dance the bodies of their ancestors from the graves and put them on. This practice is done in memory of the ancestors. The body is rotated in the village and buried again. According to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, his body is cut into small pieces and placed on the mountains. After which wild animals and vultures eat the dead body of the dead person. This practice is celebrated in Tibet, Kinghai and parts of Mongolia. Share this story -tags