Mass Cremation

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Mass Cremation 105.jpg (39751 bytes) Massed sarcophagi awaiting cremation in the Monkey Forest.

Members of the Satrias caste have a sarcophagus in the shape of a lion
Cremation should take place 42 days after death, but it is generally much later so the family can collect the large sums of money needed for the ritual.

The Sudra sarcophagus takes the shape of an elephant fish.

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Mass Cremation 112.jpg (39789 bytes) Collective cremation enables the poor to fulfil their sacred obligation to set free the souls of their ancestors.

The Brahmans sarcophagus has the shape of a bull.
Banjar official keeps the fires under control. Mass Cremation 116.jpg (38690 bytes)
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