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  2. Indian rituals after death - Wikipedia

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    Ceremony is usually performed by the father of the wife of the eldest, surviving male member. [10] The ceremony usually takes place on the fourth day from the day of funeral rites (Antima Samskara, also known as Uthala), or on the thirteenth day, Tehravin. The turban signifies honor of the family, and the ceremony signifies the transition of ...

  3. Śrāddha - Wikipedia

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    After death, the family performs the final rituals and holam. These rites are a reflection of a person's life. They may also include Santhi-homam and Agni-homam. After the Santhi-homam, the body is sprinkled with holy water to cleanse it. Other rituals include offering food and applying herbs to the body.

  4. Death anniversary - Wikipedia

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    The ceremony held on the anniversary of a family member's death is called gije (기제/忌祭), and is celebrated by families as a private ceremony. For such occasions, the women of the family traditionally prepare an elaborate set of dishes, including tteok , jeon , jeok , and so forth.

  5. Antyesti - Wikipedia

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    The last rites are usually completed within a day of death. While practices vary among sects, generally, his or her body is washed, wrapped in white cloth, if the dead is a man or a widow, or red cloth, if it is a woman whose husband is still alive, [ 7 ] the big toes are tied together with a string and a Tilak (red, yellow or white mark) is ...

  6. Pitru Paksha - Wikipedia

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    Matamaha ("Mother's father") or Dauhitra ("Daughter's son") also marks the first day of the month of Ashvin and beginning of the bright fortnight. It is assigned for the grandson of the deceased maternal grandfather. [3] [5] The ritual is also held on the death anniversary of the ancestor.

  7. 'I can't breathe': Eric Garner remembered on the 10th ... - AOL

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    Ten years after Eric Garner ’s death at the hands of New York City police officers made “I can’t breathe” a rallying cry, loved ones on Wednesday remembered his life and legacy. “I want ...

  8. Ceremony will honor Cold Spring officer Tom Decker on the ...

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    The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring. A public reception will follow.

  9. Rasam Pagri - Wikipedia

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    Rasam Pagri (रसम पगड़ी) is a social ceremony, prevalent amongst Hindus from northern part of 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 on his head in the presence of the extended family or clan. [1]