What are Chautha and Tehravin, Rituals & Purpose

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03 February, 2025

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Importance of Hindu funeral rites 13 days in Hinduism:-
Which services are provided by Last Journey Funeral Direction Organization to organize a dignified Teharavin ritual?
1. Booking of the suitable Venue for Teharavin and Chautha rite -:
2. Selection of the unique Theme for the event-:
3. Floral Decoration of the Teharavin Venue -:
4. Managing the guests at the Venue -:
5. Hiring professional Bhajan Artists for the Prayer Meet Event -:
6. Rituals and Ceremonies for the dignified Teharavin -:
7. Catering facilities at the venue for 13 Brahmin Bhoj -:
8. Charity or donation in the name of the departed soul -:
What is the Significance of Chautha Ceremony in Hindu Religion?
1. What are Chautha and Tehravin rituals in Hinduism?
2. What is the importance of Chautha and Tehravin rituals after demise?

In Hinduism, the concept of reincarnation is followed by all the sects and subsects. The rites related to the death of an individual keeps going for a few days in many religions especially in Hindu Religion. There is a long period of rituals and ceremonies after cremating the dead body. Similarly, in Hinduism, the rituals of Chautha and Tehravin are performed. The deceased's family has to perform various final rituals or last rites to offer a dignified and peaceful farewell to the departed soul. Teheravin and Chautha are two main rituals that ensures the salvation of the soul.

Here is the complete guide about Teheravin and Chautha Rituals, the right way to execute them and their significance.

Importance of Hindu funeral rites 13 days in Hinduism:-

The Hindu funeral rites Teharavin and Chautha after 13 days in Hinduism have massive importance and significance in culture and tradition. Here are the key reasons -:

To honour the departed soul -: Teharavin and Chautha are the two main funeral rites that provide an opportunity to the family and friends of the departed person to remember the life journey of the person and bid a dignified farewell to the soul. Along with that, it also helps the bereaved to come to terms with their loss and find closure.
Leading the way for Salvation -: According to the sacred scriptures of Hindu Religion, it is said and believed that the soul of the departed person lingers in the earthly domain for 13 days after cremating the deceased body. Hence the Hindu funeral rites such as Teharavin and Chautha are meant to help the departed soul move on to the afterlife and attain salvation or liberation from the continuous cycle of birth and death.
Spiritual Purification of the departed soul -: The Hindu funeral rites are consists of several rituals and ceremonies that are intended to purify the body, mind, and soul of the deceased person. Apart from it, these funeral rites also help the soul to attain spiritual liberation in Hindu funerals.
Expressing gratitude towards the departed -: Each life journey contributes in shaping others' life and such final rites give us opportunity to express gratitude to that passed individual. One can also seek forgiveness for any wrongs done.
Empathy, compassion and support from the society or community -: Usually, all the known ones of the deceased attend the final rites and offer their support and condolences to the mourning family members. It helps to create a sense of community and unity which further leads the family to cope with their unbearable loss.

Which services are provided by Last Journey Funeral Direction Organization to organize a dignified Teharavin ritual?

The experienced team members of Last Journey arranges the following services to the deceased's family for a well-organized and respectful Teharavin rite.

Booking of the venue for the Teharavin ritual. If the family of the deceased wants to conduct it at any of the sacred places of India, the team will arrange all the facilities.
Comfortable seating arrangement for all the attendees.
Beautiful decoration of the venue including altar where a picture of the deceased is placed.
Arranging a well-learned and experienced hindu priest for guiding the lead mourners.
Providing a menu full of Satvik Food items for Brahmin Bhoj.
Arranging caterers for preparing the food.
Providing Brahmins for the Teharavin Bohj.
Guiding the family in charity and other donation works if they want.

Have a look at the extended information regarding the above given facilities during the Teharavin Services -:

1. Booking of the suitable Venue for Teharavin and Chautha rite -:

The team provides a good number of venue options to the client according to their preferences. Once the client finalizes the spacious venue surrounded with peaceful vibes, the team immediately books it. The team give detailed information about the venue such as it has a spacious hall, and an open garden entrance that adds a sense of natural tranquility. Apart from it, the venue is equipped with all the basic to advanced facilities such as comfortable sitting area, prayer area, clean restrooms, drinking water and proper ventilation etc.

2. Selection of the unique Theme for the event-:

To give the sense of "Personalization" to the event, opting a unique theme is mandatory. It's a way to celebrate the life journey rather than only mourning over the loss. Our team offers a variety of the themes for a dignified event. The client can opt a unique theme that represents the legacy and personality of the departed soul. The team arranges the unique colour tents for the outside open garden areas and decorates the main stage with beautiful designs made up of these coloured clothes.

3. Floral Decoration of the Teharavin Venue -:

The team provides professional florists for the authentic and captivating floral decoration of the banquet hall or another chosen location. They adorn the entrance of the banquet hall with the floral arch made up of fresh flowers. It can be white lilies, white roses, red roses and marigolds etc. Usually these flowers are chosen by the client as they expresses the great liking of the departed soul towards these flowers. Apart from the entrance and the garden area, the florists embellishes the main stage and each corner of the entire hall. The team ensures that the chosen flowers by the clients will be fresh and undamaged.

4. Managing the guests at the Venue -:

Last Journey team members pay attention to the careful management of the guests at the venue booked for Teharavin rite. Comfortable seating for the guests and proper space for the peaceful gathering is the key responsibility of the Last Journey team. Along with it, the team arranges light snacks, tea, coffee and water for the attendees as well if the client wishes to include them in the event.

5. Hiring professional Bhajan Artists for the Prayer Meet Event -:

To make the final moments of the deceased person more soulful, the team arranges professional Bhajan Artists for the event. The soothing Bhajans and religious Prayers finely blends with the soulful composition of the instruments helps the mourners in processing the pain and healing. The team ensures that the songs, bhajans and Shlokas picked by the Bhajan Artists' team will be aligned with the religious beliefs of the departed person's family.

6. Rituals and Ceremonies for the dignified Teharavin -:

The team members embellishes the altar with a beautiful portrait of the deceased person and enhances it with the scented candles, flowers, lighting and other decorative elements. After that, the team hires a priest/spritual leaders for leading the rituals included in the Teharavin. He chants the sacred hymns mentioned in the religious scriptures for the peaceful journey of the departed soul. Along with it, he will explain the importance of this gathering that leads to the gradual healing of the family members, relatives and friends.

7. Catering facilities at the venue for 13 Brahmin Bhoj -:

The client asks for the arrangement of pure Vegetarian food (Satvik Food) for the Brahmins invited for the bhoj at the end of Teharavin. Hence the team provides a menu including variety of the food items. Once the client finalizes the items, we hire the professional chefs or caterers for preparing the food items.

8. Charity or donation in the name of the departed soul -:

Last Journey team assists the family in performing the donation and charity deeds of they are willing to do so. We find a trustworthy organization and help them in distribution of the things that the family wants to offer.

What is the Significance of Chautha Ceremony in Hindu Religion?

Chautha is a final rite that is performed on the fourth day after the demise. In this rite, the close family members, relatives and friends come together and recite Shanti path or Bhajans. Along with it, the lead mourner wears a turban (pagri) in some sects of Hinduism. Chautha Ceremony also helps the soul to find a new body for reincarnation.

Last Journey team handles all aspects of the Chautha services, that includes -:

Planning of the Ceremony -: We help the family in getting all the practicalities sorted, including the selection of the venue and fixing the schedule of the event. It is a challenge that, regarding every aspect of the service provided, we have to be well-organized and able to respect the family’s need.

Arrangements regarding the Catering and Refreshments: Last Journey team contacts the catering teams to arrange Satvik Food where we guarantee easy menu selections as per the clients’ needs and preferences.

Logistics and Coordination: Last Journey team is reliable for the organisation of logistical processes. It helps the family members in paying complete attention towards the ceremony without any hinderance.

Providing Support and Guidance to the departed one's family along with professionalism -: Being an experienced funeral direction team, Last Journey knows the significance of support and empathy while providing services to the deceased's family. We take great care of all the requirements.

FAQ’s

1. What are Chautha and Tehravin rituals in Hinduism?

Chautha and Tehravin are two prime mourning rituals observed in nearly all the Hindu communities following the death of a beloved family member. Chautha ritual occurs on the fourth day after the death, while Tehravin takes place on the thirteenth day after the death.

2. What is the importance of Chautha and Tehravin rituals after demise?

Chautha and Tehravin rituals serve as occasions for family and friends to come together to offer prayers, condolences, and support to the bereaved family by the community. It is believed that these rituals help the soul of the departed person find peace, liberation and salvation. Along with it, these rites provide closure to the grieving people.