GKwizard What happens in the 'Shan' ceremony in Lahaul? A. Soul merging ritual B. Effigy of deceased is made C. Procession with a drum D. Water immersion of ashes Answer: Option B During the Shan ceremony in Lahaul, an effigy of the deceased is made and later immersed.
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 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 View Answer
5 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