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Ceremonial rites and rituals occupy a place of utmost importance in the life of a devout Hindu. In fact, there are no vital actions- brith, initiation, marriage
How to Become a Hindu
Language: en
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Authors: Subramuniya (Master.)
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"A history-making manual,interreligious study and names list, with stories by Westerners who entered Hinduism and Hindus who deepened their faith"--Cove
Samskara
Language: en
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Authors: U. R. Anantha Murthy
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Made into a powerful, award-winning film in 1970, this important Kannada novel of the sixties has received widespread acclaim from both critics and general read
Bereavement and Final Samskara (Antyeshti) in Hindu Tradition: Psychology of Bereavement, Last Rites in Hinduism, Religious Ceremonies During Mourning
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Bereavement and Final Rites in Hindu Tradition. Religious ceremonies during mourning period. Vedic insights into Life, death and God in Hinduism.
The Śrāddha
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Categories: Ancestor worship
Type: BOOK - Published: 1997 - Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.

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Of the sixteen samskaras which encompass a Hindu life the last one is performed for the dead by their sons or grandsons or relatives. Many passages in the Puran