Tag: religion
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Songs and Sacred Sound in Śaivite Hindu Death Rituals
When someone in a Śaivite Hindu family passes away, the whole community gathers with prayer, song, and remembrance. These aren’t just rituals for form’s sake — every word and every note is meant to comfort the living and guide the soul. Ambiga has been Mum’s go-to person for funeral songs. We asked her about the…
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Sacred Devotion and the Soul’s Journey: Understanding Hindu Śaivites and Their Death Rituals
Śaivism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism, centers around the worship of Lord Śiva—the Supreme Being known as the destroyer of ignorance, the transformer, and the giver of liberation. Deeply philosophical and spiritually rigorous, Śaivism holds a significant place across India and among Tamil communities worldwide. Its followers, Śaivites, dedicate their lives to a…
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