Our custom doesn't allow us the people who observe the rites to have food on 11th day after the final rites are over immediately. It was 2.40 PM and we were all starving since the 10th day evening. The neighbour to my brother-in-law seen in vests along with his family had prepared food for us in his house. Shankar with his family.
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My sister in gloom and distress sitting on verandah when the last rites were performed for her late husband.The woman standing near her has been a companion for many years and probably she ahares more of her feelings than any of us her close relations.
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Sesha and Nana, my brother-in-law's eldest daughter for the last rites.
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Naru and Shesha both sons to my brother- for the last rites.
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Adei Bhai in a close=up view for the last rites with his son and others.
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A near repeat of the snap below where my brother-in-law's younger brother whom we call Adei Bhai- the moving force of cohesion in the family is seen sitting for the last rites.
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The end of the circle. My sister who is pretty old and looks detached seen sitting at the far end on verandah.
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It was relatively a long circle considering the numbar of close relatives Khetramohan Swain had.
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All women relations to my brother-in-law who were observing the rites for 10 days now assembled for the final rites in Hindu custom.
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The last rites for my brother-in-law.
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