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Kinnar Funeral Secrets: In society, only two forms of human beings are often talked about. These forms are male and female, but God has also created a third form of man, which is called Kinnar in the society. A large part of the society keeps distance from them, but eunuchs are seen on many auspicious occasions. His prayers are considered very effective, but people are also very afraid of his curses.
There are some secrets of the eunuch community, about which most people are still unaware. One of these mysteries is the traditions related to the last rites of eunuchs. In the Kinnar community, the funeral procession is kept secret. Instead of cremating them, they are buried. Not only this, things related to the last rites of eunuchs are done at midnight.
The belief behind keeping the funeral procession secret
The funeral procession of eunuchs is different. It is said that the dead bodies of eunuchs are not carried on four shoulders, but are carried standing. There is a shocking belief behind keeping the funeral procession and last rites of eunuchs a secret. It is said that if someone sees the funeral procession or dead body of eunuchs, then his next birth can be in the eunuch vagina. Kinnars do not mourn but celebrate the death of a Kinnar.
Kinnars believe that the soul of the person who dies is freed from the sufferings of life. During this time, the eunuchs worship their adored god Iravan and pray that the departed soul should not be born as a eunuch next time. After the last rites, a week-long fast is observed in the Kinnar community and prayers are also offered for the peace of the soul of the deceased.
There is a tradition of burying the dead body
In Hindu religion, there is a tradition of cremating the dead body, but the dead bodies of eunuchs are not burnt but buried. Kinnars wrap the body in white cloth before cremation. Special care is taken to ensure that there is no bondage on the body, so that the soul can attain liberation. According to Garuda Purana, eunuchs have been given equal status to Yakshas and Gandharvas.
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