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In the Lahaul valley, who is consulted to determine the fate of the deceased's body?

A. Lama

B. Pandit

C. Shaman

D. Priest

Answer: Option A

In the Lahaul valley, the lama is consulted and he whispers invocations into the dead man's soul in his ear and ask it to leave the body, this is called 'Fuhan'.

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1

In Kinnaur, what is the most widely practiced custom for disposing of the dead?

A. Bhakhant

B. Dubant

C. Phukant

D. Dahant

2

What is the 'Dubant' custom in Kinnaur?

A. Burning the dead body

B. Drowning the dead in a river

C. Immersing ashes in a river

D. Throwing bread to dogs

3

What does the 'Bhakhant' custom in Kinnaur involve?

A. Offering food to birds

B. Drowning the dead body

C. Throwing the dead body in open fields

D. Cremating at riverbanks

4

In Spiti, what is done with the body at the cremation ground?

A. Cremated with gold

B. Dressed and preserved

C. Cut into five parts

D. Buried in a sitting position

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In the Lahaul valley, who is consulted to determine the fate of the deceased's body?

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In Kinnaur, what is the most widely practiced custom for disposing of the dead?

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What is the 'Dubant' custom in Kinnaur?

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What does the 'Bhakhant' custom in Kinnaur involve?

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In Spiti, what is done with the body at the cremation ground?

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In the Lahaul valley, who is consulted to determine the fate of the deceased's body?

1 In Kinnaur, what is the most widely practiced custom for disposing of the dead?

2 What is the 'Dubant' custom in Kinnaur?

3 What does the 'Bhakhant' custom in Kinnaur involve?

4 In Spiti, what is done with the body at the cremation ground?

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In Kinnaur, what is the most widely practiced custom for disposing of the dead?

2

What is the 'Dubant' custom in Kinnaur?

3

What does the 'Bhakhant' custom in Kinnaur involve?

4

In Spiti, what is done with the body at the cremation ground?