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Name: Site approved in South Australia for traditional Hindu final rites
Uploaded: 2024-10-07T08:27:19.195Z
Duration: 2 min 36 s
Description: For many Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs, scattering the ashes of loved ones into flowing water after their cremation is an important final rite. However, some communities in Australia lack dedicated places for these ceremonies. After years of advocacy, one Hindu community in South Australia now has an approved site. This story was produced in collaboration with SBS Hindi.

Site approved in South Australia for traditional Hindu final rites

Published 7 October 2024, 6:58 am

For many Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs, scattering the ashes of loved ones into flowing water after their cremation is an important final rite. However, some communities in Australia lack dedicated places for these ceremonies. After years of advocacy, one Hindu community in South Australia now has an approved site. This story was produced in collaboration with SBS Hindi.

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