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‘A people without a history is like wind on buffalo grass’ Sioux Proverb Introduction The Lokota are a group of Native Americans who once lived in a large area of central and northern America. ... Funeral and grieving rituals from the Native American Culture are generally varied and profound. The Lakota pays tribute to the soul of the deceased with rituals that are full of tradition. ... The Wacekiyapi The Wacekiyapi is a period of four days in which the family and tribe mourn the death. ... The tribe elders, called Wicasa Itacan place food in a special bowl in the ghost lodge to feed the spirit. ... The people of the tribe then have a feast in the spirits honour. ... The White Buffalo Ceremony The White Buffalo Ceremony is the most elaborate tradition of the Lakota funeral rituals. This ceremony is rarely done, but is given to those that have a special honour or position in the tribe. ... The White Buffalo Ceremony is very significant in Lakota tribes. White buffalos are very rare and considered to be a great sign, and are highly respected by the Lakota people. ... One piece is given to the person who purchased the skin and the other two pieces are given to the leaders of the tribe, so that they can be made into a headdress, so that the spirit guide the wearer. ... (The Sioux did not have any Gods, but honoured the spirits of everything around them. ... Therefore, there is no ‘God’ depicted in this essay, rather, the deceased’s’ spirit replaces the role of a God) ‘Hola Mohalla’ ritual in Sikh Indian Religion Hola Mohalla is a Sikh religious festival, held annually at Anandpur Sahib in the Indians state of Punjab. |
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Title: Death Ritual in the Native American Lakota Sioux Tribe and Hola Mohalla ritual in Sikh Indian
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