Religion 101: The Final Hindu Funeral Rites
(In Hindu tradition and funeral rites, the culmination of life’s journey is marked by the cremation of the deceased. This sacred rite, performed with reverence and respect, signifies the release of the soul from its physical form and its return to the elemental essence. It is a profound farewell that honors the spiritual belief in the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Image source: Flickr/Gavin Golden)