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Due to the demise of Dharmendra i.e. the He-Man of Bollywood on Monday morning, the entire country including Bollywood is immersed in grief. Dharmendra’s last rites took place in the afternoon at the cremation ground in Vile Parle, Mumbai. Many people including Bollywood celebrities arrived wearing white clothes. But have you ever wondered why only white clothes are worn during funerals? Let us tell you the reason behind this, knowing which all the doubts arising in your mind will be removed.
Why are white clothes worn at funerals?
In fact, in Hindu culture, last rites are seen to be associated with spirituality and religion and this process becomes very important after death. In Hinduism, white color is considered a symbol of peace, purity and spiritual knowledge. However, apart from Hindu religion, people also consider white color as a symbol of peace. But it has special significance in Hinduism because white color is one of the three fundamental qualities of Hindu philosophy which represents truth, knowledge and harmony.
This is the religious reason for wearing white!
As it is said that when the soul leaves the body, it begins its journey towards salvation. Therefore, for the peace of the soul, the family members wear white clothes so that the soul of the deceased feels peace and purity. Anyway, the meaning of mourning is to inspire acceptance of impermanence, hence white color is chosen because it can blend in with any color.
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Many celebrities wore white clothes even in Dharmendra’s funeral!
Let us tell you that from Aamir Khan to Salman Khan had attended the funeral of Bollywood actor Dharmendra. Many celebrities were seen paying tribute to Dharmendra wearing white clothes, hence it became important for people to know why only white clothes are given importance in the funeral rites. Apart from Hinduism, white color is also given preference in Jainism and Islam. Many people arrive wearing white color on religious occasions.
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