Do Brahmins cremate?

In Karnataka except Brahmins, two major upper castes Lingayats&Vokkaligas bury their dead. Most OBC s, Dalits and Tribals bury their dead. Exactly. Some sects of Vokkaligas cremate too.

What are the rituals after death in Brahmin?

The dead adult’s body is carried to the cremation ground near a river or water, by family and friends, and placed on a pyre with feet facing south. The eldest son, or a male mourner, or a priest – called the lead cremator or lead mourner – then bathes himself before leading the cremation ceremony.

Who can perform the last rites?

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.

What is Chautha?

Noun. chautha (plural chauthas) (India) A day of mourning and prayers for the dead, the fourth day after the funeral.

What is Soundi Brahmin?

Shabda Brahman or Sabda-brahman or Nada brahman means transcendental sound (Shatapatha Brahmana III. 16.51) or the transcendental sound of the Vedas (Shatpatha Brahmana Xi. 21.36) or of Vedic scriptures (Shatpatha Brahmana X. 20.43).

Are gurukkal Brahmins?

Gurukkal Brahmins, a Tamil Brahmin sect.

What is a Hindu cremation?

Traditionally in India, Hindus are cremated along the Ganges River as part of a month-long series of funeral rites intended to purify and prepare the soul to move out of the body and assist it in moving toward mukti. Families may have a little water from the Ganges River placed in the mouth of the one who has died.

What is Varina in Punjabi?

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What is Chautha and Uthala?

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.

Are iyers Brahmins?

Iyer (also spelt as Ayyar, Aiyar, Ayer or Aiyer) is a caste of Hindu Brahmin communities of Tamil origin. Most Iyers are followers of the Advaita philosophy propounded by Adi Shankara and adhere to Smarta tradition. This is in contrast to the Iyengar caste, who are Vaishnavite Hindus.