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Folk Lore Notes. Vol. II—Konkan

Note 80 — Chapter VI · THE EVIL EYE AND THE SCARING OF GHOSTS.

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The brother of the deceased, his son, grandson and all the members belonging to the family, have to observe the mourning for ten days. The married daughter of the deceased has to observe it for three days. From the fifth or sixth generation in the same family, it is observed for three or one day only.80 In case of the death of a wife’s parents, the husband has to observe mourning for three days. During the mourning days people do not worship the gods or go to the temples. Milk is also prohibited during the mourning period. The mourners are not to touch anybody except the members of their family.81

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