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Why Are Last Rites Not Performed After Sunset? What to Do if Death Occurs at Night? Know the Rules of the Scriptures

Summary by tv9gujarati.com
In Hinduism, 16 rituals are described from life to death, of which the last rites are the most important. The Garuda Purana has mentioned some strict rules for the journey after death and the last rites, which are considered necessary for the peace of the soul. According to the Garuda Purana, if a person dies after sunset, his last rites are stopped until sunrise the next day. Cremation at night causes the dead soul to suffer a lot of pain and s…
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In Hinduism, 16 rituals are described from life to death, of which the last rites are the most important. The Garuda Purana has mentioned some strict rules for the journey after death and the last rites, which are considered necessary for the peace of the soul. According to the Garuda Purana, if a person dies after sunset, his last rites are stopped until sunrise the next day. Cremation at night causes the dead soul to suffer a lot of pain and s…

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tv9gujarati.com broke the news on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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