The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

INDIA DEATH CUSTOM

IF A WOMAN'S HUSBAND DIES, SHE MUST TAKE OFF ALL
HER JEWELS AND WEAR BLACK. SHE MUST BREAK THE BLACK
BEADED CHAIN, BREAK THE GLASS BANGLES ON HER
BRACELET, AND TAKE THE RED DOT OFF HER FOREHEAD
REPLACING IT WITH A BLACK ONE. MM
WHEN SOMEONE DIES IN INDIA, MOURNERS ARE HIRED TO
MOURN AT THE FUNERAL SERVICES.

Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT

Date learned: 03-05-1971