In Hinduism, the act of performing funeral rites is regarded as one of the most sacred and significant rituals, marking the soul's final journey. According to the Garuda Purana, cremation is the ...

In the wake of a heated discussion around funeral rites within Hindu temples, communities are called to consider the delicate balance between tradition and modernity.

Death is a shared commonality of the human condition, yet the rituals that attend it vary significantly across cultures and religions. The one commonality is that while the nature of death itself does ...

Originating in North America, the blossoms have become central to Hindu rituals in India. Once revered by the Aztecs, marigolds also feature prominently in Hindu rituals across India. Photographed on ...

The Ganges River in India is a final resting place for the ashes of loved ones. For those who can't make the journey, a river in Florida has become a substitute for the funeral tradition. The Ganges ...