Death in the family/ post mortem rules?
Namaste,
Long story short, my methodist grandmother died in hospital last week and my mum was there until her death and is now back with family again sorting funeral arrangments. I have stayed at home 300 miles away due to work and have had no contact with the body, just mum when she came home for a few days.
Mum and I follow Sanatana Dharma (we're the only ones) and are unsure of the waiting period, post funeral, where we can return to doing puja, festivals and mandir worship.
I have seen different sets of advice on this, one being based on what caste you are but we don't have one so that doesn't help!
I just want to know the do's, dont's, time period before doing anything again. This is all mainly because my mum is quite devoted and want's to know if theres a way to still pray or worship without breaking any major rules, I like to stick to the rules and hate doing things the wrong way.
If it helps (if customs change depending on deity) my mum is a Shiva devotee.
Thank you to anyone who can help in any way!
Shivasya hridayam vishnur: Vishnoscha hridayam shivah
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