Mullukurumbas Tribes Funeral Rituals

Abstract

Rituals have existed since the time of man. Rituals have occupied a place that has not been removed. Rituals are also part of the manifestation of the human race. All rituals are expressed emotionally based on beliefs. Rituals are divided into two categories life rituals and death rituals. The ritual performed at the end of life is the death ritual. These are also called funeral rituals and funeral rites. The purpose of performing these rituals is to express unbearable grief. The deceased are considered gods and guide their family, and many rituals are performed to break the relation-ship between the family and him and reach the feet of God. These rituals, such as breaking coconuts, applying ghee, bringing water, pouring khoti, having grandchildren tie ghee, changing clothes, pouring money, burying, keeping the ashes in holy places, etc., vary according to the place where they live and according to caste, religion and clan.