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Episode: 7.2 Minakshi Dewan: How Does India Mourn Its Dead?
Description: How are mourning practices in India varied? Are mourning rituals gendered? In this episode of Books and Beyond, Tara speaks with Dr. Minakshi Dewan about her book The Final Farewell: Understanding the Last Rites and Rituals of India’s Major Faiths. After her father’s death, Dr. Minakshi chose to personally perform the Antim Sanskar, a ritual traditionally reserved for male family members. This experience, combined with her period of grieving, led her to explore the funeral rites traditions in India.Tara and Dr. Minakshi delve into the customs surrounding funeral rites in India, examining the v...