COVID-19: Management of the dead from a Hinduism perspective

Authors

International Committee of the Red Cross

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-25-2020

Capture Date

7-12-2020

URL

https://www.icrc.org/en/document/hinduism-management-dead-covid-19

Abstract

This article from the International Committee of the Red Cross discusses how Hindus around the world approached death and dying before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article discusses Antyesti (Hindu funerals) along with issues such as Bhu Samadhi (burials), Jal Samadhi (water burials), and Agni Dah (cremation). The article includes burial recommendations for Hindus from the International Committee of the Red Cross. The article features a PDF link that provides details on death and dying in Hinduism.

WMU ScholarWorks Citation

International Committee of the Red Cross, "COVID-19: Management of the dead from a Hinduism perspective" (2020). Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Ritual. 55.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/religion-pandemic-ritual/55