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torags

Open crematoriums, Nepal

DaddyO

Well done. I like it very much just the way it is. thumb

Earache

Yikes!
You weren't just-a-kiddin' about cultural differences.
I'm aware of these things - but, the power of imaging is in plain view here.

torags

Yeah

It takes about 4 hours for the total process and the mourners wait until its over.

Breath in, it's my brother in law on sandalwood... ugh

BTW, this is one of the jobs for untouchables ONLY...

Panther

Howdy,

While this could be a very interesting and insightful
image, I really think the Title is extremely disrespectful
to the Culture and the People whose Loved Ones were
being Ceremonially Cremated.

Sorry, if this doesn't set well, but I just think a more
respectful title would be bring so much more interest
and respect to the image you've presented us with.

Kindest Regards,

CK

ian408

The funeral rituals in other countries are often left to others not of the family's religion; I've always wondered about that. I've also read that the open crematoriums may come to an end given the concern about the smoke and pollution the remains create. Talk is of gas fired crematoriums to help solve the problem tho (as you might imagine) there is resistance.

Your photograph portrays the scene well.

torags

ian408 wrote: »

The funeral rituals in other countries are often left to others not of the family's religion; I've always wondered about that. I've also read that the open crematoriums may come to an end given the concern about the smoke and pollution the remains create. Talk is of gas fired crematoriums to help solve the problem tho (as you might imagine) there is resistance.

Your photograph portrays the scene well.

In the northern region (can't speak for the south) they are introducing electric crematoriums. Part of their problem is frequent electric interruption ( I had 6 in 8 hours)

But the culture prevails. There are a lot of laws on the books that aren't followed and not enforced (especially regarding women)

Thanks for the comments everybody

ian408

Have you been before Rags? It's one place I'd consider visiting though I'd prefer not to go to the big cities.

torags

ian408 wrote: »

The funeral rituals in other countries are often left to others not of the family's religion; I've always wondered about that. I've also read that the open crematoriums may come to an end given the concern about the smoke and pollution the remains create. Talk is of gas fired crematoriums to help solve the problem tho (as you might imagine) there is resistance.

Your photograph portrays the scene well.

ian408 wrote: »

Have you been before Rags? It's one place I'd consider visiting though I'd prefer not to go to the big cities.

I hadn't been before, but I would recommend the big cities also.

You can't believe the people crush. But most of all I hadn't heard anyone yelling, it was an example of a very civilized people dealing with their situation; it was remarkable.

ian408

torags wrote: »

I hadn't been before, but I would recommend the big cities also.

You can't believe the people crush. But most of all I hadn't heard anyone yelling, it was an example of a very civilized people dealing with their situation; it was remarkable.

I'll keep that in mind. Thank you.