Why are the last rites of eunuchs performed secretly late at night, know the secret behind it?

New Delhi: Apart from men and women, the Kinnar community also has an important identity in the Indian society. However, with time there has been a lot of change in people’s thinking about the transgender community and their way of life. But even today there are many traditions of the eunuch community about which very few people know. One of these is the beliefs and customs related to the last rites of the eunuch community.

How is the funeral done?

In case of death of a member of the Kinnar community, the last rites process is performed completely differently from that of the common people. It is believed that his funeral procession is not made public and is kept very secret. Let us tell you, this tradition is still followed in many places. It is said that the people of the community try to complete the last rites at night, so that the presence of outsiders remains less.

Buried wrapped in white clothes

According to a popular belief, the dead bodies of eunuchs are buried instead of being burnt. But before the last rites, the body is wrapped in a white cloth and special care is taken that there should not be any kind of bondage on the body. The community believes that this brings peace and liberation to the soul.

In the Kinnar community, death is not only considered a matter of mourning, but it is said that with death a person becomes free from the sorrows and struggles of his life. For this reason, at many places, instead of excessive mourning, prayers are offered for the peace of the departed soul.

who is worshiped

According to religious beliefs, the Kinnar community worships their deity Iravan and prays for the well-being of the departed soul. It is also believed that the soul does not get a transgender form in the next birth and it is prayed for that it gets a better life. Apart from this, after the last rites the people of the community also observe fast for a few days.

Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. JBT does not confirm this.