Tag: mourning
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The Meaning of the 31st Day
Understanding Hindu Saivite Mourning Rituals In many Hindu communities, particularly among Saivites, the period of mourning after a death lasts 31 days. These weeks are a time of prayer, reflection, and remembrance, as the family adjusts to life without their loved one. The 31st day ceremony holds special importance: it symbolically closes the mourning period,…
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