Switzerland city to allow Hindu
death rites at the river
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| Rajan Zed |
City
of Lucerne in Switzerland has reportedly agreed to allow Hindus to perform
rituals related to dispersing cremated remains on the Reuss River bank.
According
to reports, an environmental study has confirmed that these rites would not
cause environmental harm.
Hindu
statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, commended City of Lucerne
for having a feel for the religious sentiments of area Hindu community and
respecting their traditions.
Rajan
Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, noted that it was a
“step in the right direction” and urged other cities around the world to allow
Hindus to scatter the ashes of loved ones in the rivers.
City
of Bristol in United Kingdom is also reportedly considering River Avon as
possible site for dispersing cremated remains of Hindus.
Hinduism,
oldest and third largest religion of the world, has about one billion adherents
and moksh (liberation) is its ultimate goal.
Most
populous city in central Switzerland on the shore of scenic lake, Lucerne is
surrounded by Mount Pilatus and Rigi and is known for its 14th
century wooden Kapellbrücke. Hinduism is taught at University of Lucerne and
there is reportedly a Hindu temple in this predominantly Roman Catholic city.
Urs W. Studer is the Mayor.
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