4-Afterlife ceremonies Sanskars

Prenaral Ceremonies  Childhood Ceremonies  Adulthood Ceremonies

The way Hindu lives ,is wrapped around various rites called Sanskar. The Sanskar is said to be helping for achieving spiritual nourishment, peace of mind and ultimately moksha.

Sansar give a spiritual touch to the important events at different stages of a Hindu life—right from pre-birth to post-death.

16) Antyeshthi and Shradddha-Tarpan.

When death is imminent, a small piece of gold, tulsi leaf and drops of Ganga water are put in the mouth of the person on the death bed. The body is laid on the ground with the head towards the north. The eldest son generally performs the last rites before which he takes a purificatory bath amidst the chanting of mantras. The dead body is washed, perfumed and wrapped in a new white cloth and decked with flowers.

For ten days following death, food is not prepared at home and relatives and friends take the responsibility of getting food for the family.