The discussion about whether funeral rites can be performed within temple premises should not be influenced by sentiment or convenience. It must be decided in accordance with Hindu scriptures and the ...

In the wake of a heated discussion around funeral rites within Hindu temples, communities are called to consider the delicate balance between tradition and modernity.

Death is a shared commonality of the human condition, yet the rituals that attend it vary significantly across cultures and religions. The one commonality is that while the nature of death itself does ...