Note 180 — Chapter VI
Reading edition
The cost of a Hindoo funeral of the humbler class in the neighbourhood of Poona, according to Col. Martin, is as follows:—
R.A.P.
Bamboo sticks for making the trestle0140
Dungaree cloth for winding sheet180
Twine for binding the trestle020
One bundle of kurbie for placing on trestle016
Golal powder for sprinkling over the body020
Flowers and betel-leaves for placing upon it020
Saffron for the sprinkling water020
Vessel for carrying fire020
Piece of gold or pearl for placing in the mouth080
Three copper pice to tie in the clothes009
Rice, &c., for dropping on the road, &c.040
Sandal-wood for burning010
Firewood for making fire700
Oil or ghee for increasing the flame100
Refreshments for friends080
Total1273