GKwizard 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 Answer: Option C Bhakhant is the custom of throwing the dead body in open fields for birds and animals to consume.
1 In the Lahaul valley, who is consulted to determine the fate of the deceased's body? A. Lama B. Pandit C. Shaman D. Priest View Answer
2 In Kinnaur, what is the most widely practiced custom for disposing of the dead? A. Bhakhant B. Dubant C. Phukant D. Dahant View Answer
3 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 View Answer
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 View Answer