In the Context of Hindu Funeral Rituals, One Part of the Ritual

question 46

Multiple Choice

In the context of Hindu funeral rituals, one part of the ritual treatment of the body of the deceased is:

• A)placing it in a coffin along with some personal items and covered with flowers.
• B)washing it and wrapping it in an old red cloth.
• C)placing on wood with feet facing north toward the home of the god who rules the dead.
• D)dipping it in fresh, flowing water for ritual purification.

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