Funeral and Cremation Services for the Gowda Community

Anthyesti’s Funeral and cremation services for the Gowda community, primarily residing in Karnataka, follows unique customs related to cremation and funerals. Upon the demise of a senior member, family members conduct a ceremonial bath before placing the body on a bier. A procession, led by male relatives carrying the coffin, proceeds to the cremation site.

At the cremation site, the last rites are performed by the eldest son or the nearest male relative. This involves lighting an oil lamp around the body and kindling the funeral pyre with camphor and ghee. Other mourners gather, reciting mantras and devotional songs during the cremation. Subsequently, the ashes are collected and dispersed in the nearby sea or river.

In some Gowda villages, designated burning ghats, reserved for the caste, host cremations. A priest well-versed in Gowda funeral rituals oversees the entire ceremony. While modern Gowda households may opt for electric crematoriums, the pre-cremation ceremonies and rituals steadfastly adhere to longstanding community customs. Cremation sites provide distinct areas and amenities for Gowda community members to conduct funeral ceremonies in harmony with their traditions.

Funeral Services for the Gowda Community

Adhering to their traditional customs, Anthyesti Funeral Services provides personalized funeral services for the Gowda community. Our team observes the Gowda community’s practice of bathing the deceased and dressing them in simple white attire. Subsequently, we transport the body to the nearby Gowda burning ghat in our specially equipped vehicles. The concluding rituals are overseen by our resident Gowda priest, who lights the pyre using camphor and ghee while placing an oil lamp around it. Bereaved friends and family can gather nearby, reciting mantras in accordance with custom. Following this, we gather the ashes for disposal in the river. Our goal is to facilitate the grieving process for the Gowda community by assisting in cremations aligned with Gowda customs. Feel free to reach out to us for support at any time.

Our Comprehensive Features for Funeral and Cremation Services for the Gowda Community

We offer meticulously planned rituals at our Gowda Community Funeral Services that are customized for each day of sorrow, from Day 1 to Day 14, providing a thorough and focused way to pay respect to the departed.

The 13-day funeral rites are carried out in a systematic manner by the Gowda Community:

  • Day 1: On the day of death, priests recite prayers and hymns and carry out Kriyas and rituals. Additional rituals and Dhanam Kriya at the funeral pyre come next.
  • Day 2/ 3: The charred remains, including ashes and bones, are collected for the Asthi Visarjan, a ceremony in which the deceased’s remains are submerged in sacred bodies of water and prayers are offered for the deceased’s comfort.
  • Day 1–Day 9: Every day, a daily offering is made in honour of Nitya Karma and Shraddha.
  • Day 10: The act of “offering services” is called Pind Daan. This respectable process is handled by a team of competent clerics.
  • Day 11: Active chanting, or Rudrajapam, is performed by a group of priests. Pind Daan and Shraddh also offer the departed a tender farewell.
  • Day 12: Priests receive Karya and Danam (offerings) on Sapindikarana, which is observed.
  • Day 13: Periodic Shraddhs, or Masika, are performed and given collectively along with familiar rites and songs.
  • Day 13 and 14: Vaikuntha Samaradhane, a funeral feast, is attended by a small group of family members and friends.

Funeral and Cremation Services for the Gowda Community

Cremation Services for Funeral and Cremation Services for the Gowda Community

In accordance with the enduring traditions of the Gowda community, Anthyesti Funeral Services offers personalized cremation services. When contacted by a grieving Gowda family, our knowledgeable personnel, well-versed in Gowda rites, will bathe the departed in sesame oil and clothe them in simple saffron garments. Following this, we will transport the body to the nearby Gowda burning ghat in one of our specially equipped vehicles. Prior to igniting the pyre with ghee and camphor, our resident Gowda priest will recite sacred passages and guide family members in circling the body with an oil lamp. Close relatives may express their respect by leading devotional hymns. Subsequently, as per tradition, we will collect the ashes and immerse them in the river. Through our personalized Gowda cremation services, we aim to honor the deceased in accordance with local customs.

Asthi Visarjan for Funeral and Cremation Services for the Gowda Community

Anthyesti Funeral Services offers personalized asthi visarjan (ashes immersion) services for the Gowda community following cremation. Our team will collect the ashes from the burning ghat after the cremation, adhering to Gowda customs. The family will select the urn, often a clay pot among Gowda community members, to hold the ashes. Accompanying the grieving relatives, our crew will participate in the visarjan rite at the river or sea on a day determined by the family priest. While family members carry out the last rituals, including submerging the urn in the water, our Gowda priest will recite mantras. The visarjan ritual brings solace to the bereaved family, and we strive to provide individualized services rooted in Gowda customs to comfort them.

What we offer

  • All requirements for the Samagri, or last rites and rituals, for Antim Sanskaar have been fully organized.
  • Pandit, Dasappa, knowledgeable and flexible priests, and general assistance on customs and procedures.
  • 24-hour wood pyre and electric cremation services with flexible alternatives available.
  • A certified physician is on call to provide the FORM 4 Death Certificate at the residence.
  • Depending on your needs and preferences, funeral services can be provided throughout several places, including Kashi, Prayagraj, Haridwar, Gokarna, Rameshwaram, etc.
  • Dead Body Transportation guarantees timely delivery right to your door when moving between cities.
  • Dead body transportation within the city using hearse, ambulance or mortuary vans, as well as any necessary decorations.
  • To preserve the corpse or remains overnight, use a freezer box.
  • Making plans and reserving times at the Ghat or Crematorium
  • Helping to obtain government-issued Authorized Death Certificates.
  • Shraadh, the twelve-day, thirteen-day, and monthly ceremonies and preparations for the afterlife
  • Service and supply schedule for the ninth, twelfth, or thirteenth day ceremonies.
  • Funeral services that are available across the country and that use multiple languages to express love and respect.

Conclusion

Gowda burial practices, deeply rooted in tradition, provide solace and closure for bereaved relatives. Adhering to their customs, the Gowda family finds comfort in conducting the final rites for a departed loved one. Each solemn step, from bathing the deceased to transporting their body to the nearby Gowda burning ghat, involving a Gowda priest overseeing the cremation ceremonies, gathering the ashes, and culminating in the visarjan ceremony in holy waters, holds significance in their beliefs about the afterlife. Honoring these longstanding Gowda customs in funeral rites demonstrates respect for their way of life. Facilitating rites aligned with community-specific customs helps mourning Gowda families find solace and closure during this challenging time.