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In India, the Quest for Soul Liberation Through Cremation

Summary by La Libre
"Repose in peace" series (2/5). Central to Hindu funeral rites, cremation has to extract the soul from its body envelope. The VIP-burden with its 500 kg of wood costs 3,500 rupees (about 30 euros), while a "normal" log is charged 2,800 rupees. Ashes are usually scattered in the Ganges that crosses Benares, which has become since the 18th century an important pilgrimage site for Hindus. ...

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In India, the Quest for Soul Liberation Through Cremation

"Repose in peace" series (2/5). Central to Hindu funeral rites, cremation has to extract the soul from its body envelope. The VIP-burden with its 500 kg of wood costs 3,500 rupees (about 30 euros), while a "normal" log is charged 2,800 rupees. Ashes are usually scattered in the Ganges that crosses Benares, which has become since the 18th century an important pilgrimage site for Hindus. ...

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La Libre broke the news in Brussels, Belgium on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
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