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Controversy over funeral rites in Sonipat

Overview

Shivcharan Ramratan Gupta, a 74-year-old former cloth merchant residing in a Sonipat old-age home, passed away, leading to public debate regarding familial responsibilities and modern rituals.

Following his death, Gupta’s three daughters observed his cremation via video call rather than attending in person. One daughter provided funds for the funeral expenses and requested a recording of the proceedings. The daughters, who are reportedly school teachers, cited a lack of time as the reason for their absence.

During the subsequent 13th-day ceremony (Terahvin) at Geeta Mandir, which included traditional rituals such as Havan Yagya, no family members were present. While the daughters had previously engaged via video call and WhatsApp, they reportedly declined to attend the final religious rites physically. Local social workers and community members have expressed concern, citing the incident as an example of declining social and familial values.

Entities

Anand Kumar · Sonipat · Shivcharan Ramratan Gupta · Geeta Mandir · Shivcharan Gupta

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sonipat: Daughters absent from father's final funeral rites

    The final funeral rites for Shivcharan Ram Ratan Gupta were held in Sonipat, attended by community members but notably absent of his three daughters, who participated in previous rituals only via video call.

  2. 14 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Shivcharan Gupta’s Funeral Held in Sonipat Old‑Age Home, Daughters Watch via Video Call

    Former Mumbai merchant Shivcharan Gupta died in a Sonipat old‑age home; his three daughters watched the cremation via video call and sent money for the rites, sparking debate on family duties.

Sources

hindi.news18.com · krajskarevolucia.eu