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Nepal authorities have temporarily buried nearly 200 unidentified bodies from the August 2026 Himalayan floods to address health risks and storage shortages. While officials cite international disaster protocols, the move has drawn sharp criticism from families and former leaders who argue it violates Hindu cremation traditions and lacks proper consent.
The sixth day of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Mandir will feature the idol undergoing a ceremonial bath with medicated water from 114 Kalash, symbolizing a purification process. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the ceremony, with a team of priests leading the rituals, including the kindling of sacred fire and the 'Vyahati Hom' ritual. The day will also include daily puja, Havan, and a night vigil, following a day of Vedic rituals and the establishment and worship of 81 Kalash in the temple courtyard.