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Hindu Final Rites
Feeding of the River
As part of the Hindu last rites, a man feeds a river.

 

Death According to Hinduism
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Man Slicing his Throat with a DaggerHindu Death RitesThe Last Rites for a Dead ManGifting of the Brahmins
You are hereTonsuring of the HeadThe Feeding of the RiverThe Pinda (Rice Ball) Offerings
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