Recent discussions within sections of the Hindu community regarding funeral-related activities taking place within temple precincts have sparked strong emotions, differing opinions and important ...

SAYREVILLE, N.J. _ When Sejal Vyas’ mother died suddenly last year, her family wanted a traditional Hindu funeral with sacraments like incense and kindling, but her father also had a special request.

PUTTAPARTI, India – Throngs of tearful devotees gathered Wednesday for the funeral of Sathya Sai Baba, one of India's best-known Hindu ascetics who was revered by millions as a divine incarnation with ...

Sinead O'Conner held a Hindu funeral service Saturday for her "beautiful" son that was attended by about 50 mourners -- including his father Donal Lunny Mark Doyle / SplashNews.com Sinead O’Conner ...

SANTOKHGARH, India – Mukesh Chabba lit the funeral pyre on which seven of his relatives – including his wife and daughter – were cremated Monday, the day after a stampede at a remote mountaintop Hindu ...

Significance of Funeral Rites in Hinduism In Hinduism, the act of performing last rites is regarded as one of the most sacred rituals, marking the soul's final journey. According to the Garuda Purana, ...

Shane O'Connor, the teenage son of Irish musician Sinéad O'Connor, had penned plans for his own funeral before tragically taking his own life last week. Sinéad O'Connor said on Twitter that her son, ...

The ritual entails cremating the bodies and 13 days of family mourning. At present, at least 3,000 victims have not been cremated. Many fear that the spirit of the dead may not reach Nirvana. Hunger ...

PUTTAPARTI, IndiaPUTTAPARTI, India — Throngs of tearful devotees gathered Wednesday for the funeral of Sathya Sai Baba, one of India’s best-known Hindu ascetics who was revered by millions as a divine ...