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Indian funeral customs and mental health

A Hindu cremation in 1846 (representational image)

A Hindu cremation in 1846 (representational image) Source: Mary Evans Picture Library

Psychiatrist, Dr Manan Thakrar spoke to SBS Gujarati about the role of traditions and rituals performed after death in alleviating grief and maintaining good mental health.



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