Unheard tradition: In Paharpur, Munger, the dead are given their last farewell on the bed of their life.
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Samvad Sutra, Haveli Kharagpur (Munger). In the rapidly changing times when life and customs are changing, a unique tradition of Paharpur village of Haveli Kharagpur block still persists. Here the last journey is not carried out on a traditional bier, but on a cot—the same cot on which the person spent most of his life. This tradition is not just an action, but a symbol of final respect and intimacy towards the deceased.
After the death of Devendra Prasad Singh (73) of the village on Tuesday, his last journey was taken out on the cot as per the same tradition. The elders of the village say that this custom has been going on from their ancestors and till date no one has tried to break it. Anil Kumar Singh says, "The population of our village is about three thousand. It is believed here that a person should be bid farewell on the same cot on which he spent his life. This is an expression of last respect."
Identity created even among the younger generation
Young Manoj Kumar Himanshu says that earlier the people around considered this tradition strange, but now it has become our identity. He believes that this is not a show, but a feeling. This is the simplest and most sacred way of connecting the life of the deceased with his own world. Vimalendra Kumar Singh of the village calls it a part of the learning and culture of the ancestors.
Last journey with full rituals
The dead body is laid on the same cot on which the deceased rested during life. The cot is first cleaned and a white cloth is spread on it. The last journey is carried out with full rituals. The people of the village participate enthusiastically in lending their shoulders.
symbol of social solidarity
The journey to the cremation ground is accomplished with simplicity, reverence and peace. In the environment of breaking traditions, this unique heritage of Paharpur village has become not just a ritual but a symbol of social solidarity and cultural strength.
This tradition shows that no matter how difficult the farewell may be, if it has a touch of emotions then that journey also touches the heart. This is the reason why this tradition of Paharpur village has become the center of discussion in the surrounding areas and the coming generations will also follow it.
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