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What is a Hindu cremation ritual? How is it performed?
How is the funeral pyre set up?
The funeral pyre is typically made of wood, usually sandalwood or bamboo, and is constructed in a specific formation. The body of the deceased is then laid on the pyre, and the eldest son or the family member circles the pyre three times with a clay pot of water and then smashes it on the ground. This represents the breaking of the attachment to the deceased.