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1
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ancestral tombs
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India
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Varies widely based on specific regional and religious practices
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1
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2
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burial sites
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India
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Cremation is the preferred method, and burial sites are considered temporary, with the ashes eventually scattered in a sacred river or body of water.
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1
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3
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cemeteries
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India
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Cemeteries are often visited to pay respects to ancestors and offer prayers, especially during the Pitru Paksha period.
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1
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4
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churchyard
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India
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In some cultures, it's uncommon for churchyards to be considered as sacred spaces, and they may not hold the same significance as in Western cultures.
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1
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5
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graveyards
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India
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Offerings and prayers are made to ancestors in graveyards
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1
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