Last Rites: These people should not attend the funeral, know

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Last RitesRules: 16 sanskars have been described in Hindu religion. One of these is the last rites, which is performed after the death of a person. In the last rites, the body of the deceased person is thrown into the fire. Many traditions and rules are taken care of during the last rites. According to the traditions of Hindu religion, many people are prohibited from going to the cremation ground.

These people are prohibited from attending the funeral, so let us know which people should not attend the funeral? Also let us know the religious reason behind it.

to small children

Small children are prohibited from attending funerals or going to the cremation ground. It is said that small children should not attend the funeral. Because small children are very mentally sensitive. Children should be kept away from the funeral process. This can create fear in their minds.

dying person

If someone has died in a person’s house, but the time has not yet passed, then this situation is called death defecation. In such circumstances, a person should not attend someone else’s funeral. This is a rule so that there should be no disturbance in the peace of both the souls.

sick person

Sick and weak persons should not attend the funeral. Because the environment there can have a bad effect on health. Only if a person is mentally and physically healthy, he should attend the last rites.

pregnant woman

Pregnant women are prohibited from going to the crematorium or participating in the last rites. It is said that if a pregnant woman goes to a funeral, the negative energy can affect the baby in her womb.

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