Are Brahmins buried or cremated?

In Karnataka except Brahmins, two major upper castes Lingayats&Vokkaligas bury their dead. Most OBC s, Dalits and Tribals bury their dead. Exactly. Some sects of Vokkaligas cremate too.

Why are Hindus cremated and not buried?

According to Hindu custom, the deceased are cremated as it is believed that souls, after living in the body for such a long time, get attached to the body and refuse to leave. Thus, if the body is not cremated and buried, the soul will linger in the vicinity and not depart.

Why do lingayats bury?

Lingayats bury their dead and do not do rituals for their ancestors. Followers of Lingayatism also reject the supremacy and superiority of Brahmans. They do not invites Brahman priests for any occasion. All rites of passage are performed by their gurus.

Do Tamilians bury or cremate?

“Tamil literature has several references of the burial of the dead. So as per the tradition, the Tamils should be buried after their death,” he said. Karunanidhi who followed the footsteps of Periyar and Annadurai was a rationalist and never missed an opportunity to criticise superstitious belief.

Why South Indian are buried?

In case of North India,dead were cremated and the ashes were collected to dip in Ganges. But here in South as only the eldest ones are cremated ,so their ashes were dipped in nearby Rameshwaram for salvation while others are buried and they have to continue the cycle of birth and death.

Why is cremation forbidden in Islam?

Cremation is prohibited under Islamic law because, unlike in some cultures, it is considered a violation of the dignity of the human body. Based on reports attributed to Prophet Muhammed it is mustaḥab (or preferred)—i.e., not farḍ/wājib (compulsory)—to bury the dead bodies quickly.

Are Lingayats Brahmins?

In Lingayat, an untouchable and a Brahman are equal. Basava was a Brahmin, the son of the leader of a Brahman Agrahara.