Nimad's Ancient Ritual: Breaking Kathi & Bamboo to Free the Soul After Death

• Nimad, Madhya Pradesh, observes a unique, centuries-old cremation tradition involving breaking 'kathi' (pyre sticks) and bamboo.
• After cremation, 'kathi' are broken and discarded at the ground, believed to bring peace to the departed soul and prevent wandering.
• A bamboo pole from the stretcher is also broken as part of a religious ritual at the cremation ground.
• Pandit Lav Joshi explains 'Kapal Kriya' where the 'kapal' (between eyes/nose, soul's abode) is pierced to open the soul's path to God.
• Breaking 'kathi' aims to free the soul from worldly attachments, ensuring it merges with God and does not return.

Why It Matters: Nimad's unique post-cremation rituals ensure the soul's peaceful departure and freedom from worldly ties.