2007-09-22 00:51:41 · 7 answers · asked by joanmazza 5 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
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"At certain holy rivers there is a festival called pushkaram, held every twelve years, when those Hindus who have lost their fathers make a pilgrimage to the river, in order to perform ceremonies for their deceased ancestors. There are said to be twelve rivers in India that are thus honoured. The initial act in this ceremony is to shave the head and face quite clean but to leave the sikha untouched. Widows should attend these festivals and undergo the ordeal of shaving and bathing for the benefit of the soul of their departed husbands. The merit thus acquired is for the souls of the departed forefathers, or husband, as the case may be. "
2007-09-22 01:25:47 · answer #1 · answered by shy_dove_01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. . . I have never heard of any traditions that practice this specifically at a time of grief, but I have experienced the urge personally. When I was in art school I documented cutting off all but an inch or two of my long hair during a traumatic time in my life. It's still my favorite and most personal work of art.
2007-09-22 02:24:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Among Hindus in India, on the death of an elderly person,all his juniors say sons,brothers,nephews and grandsons will get their heads fully shaved on the 10th day after cremation. This is a way of expression of respect to the departed soul.In southern part of India,many people of both sex get their heads tonsored after visiting certain temples/shrines etc.expressing gratitude to God.In north India , many people get their heads shaved after sun/moon eclipse as a measure of purification. In Jain religion, a girl or boy entering monastary has to pull out each hair on head forcefully one by one.
2007-09-22 05:20:33 · answer #3 · answered by yogeshwargarg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one that springs to mind is Buddhists entering a monastary or nunnary must shave their heads before they go, even if it's for a short time. There must be others, I'm sure.
2007-09-22 00:57:41 · answer #4 · answered by Bart S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some say a womens hair is her joy so to shame her they cut her hair off
2007-09-22 04:30:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Wear a veil if anything. [Just a head scarf]. Or a summer hat if that feels more comfy.
2007-09-22 00:56:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOTS! look it up in google
2007-09-22 01:00:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋