Keith Tsuji

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Open Cremation

Copyright Keith Tsuji 2025

Updated Jan 2025

Location Kathmandu

Topics Culture, Documentary, Editorial, Hinduism, Journalism, Photography, Travel

The open cremation ceremony at Pashupatinath Temple is a traditional Hindu funeral practice performed by the sacred Bagmati River and deeply rooted in spiritual beliefs. The deceased are brought to the temple, purified, and placed on a wooden pyre. Following prayers and rituals, the body is cremated in the open air, and the ashes are swept into the river, symbolizing the soul's release and journey toward liberation (moksha). Visitors often witness this sacred ritual, gaining a profound insight into Nepal's rich spiritual and cultural heritage.

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