Originally posted by darshana23
Its custom in maharashtrian people atleast... whenever any death occurs in house for 13 days you dont do any normal routine... Not even cooking at home... Your neighbor and relative have to give food. If u stay back in house after final rituals on body then u have stay in house for 13 days without going out...
On 10th, 12th and 13th day puja is done to pray to have relief to soul of the person who has died... On 13th day generally food is made which is fav. of that person and no one should leave anything in plate.
But before 13 days, no auspicious moment like marriage is conducted..
thnx for explaining Darshudi...hmm, now they will hate Sarje more when he brings a wife with him ...