Marilyn Silverstone - SIKKIM,Funeral of Maharaja of Sikkim.

SIKKIM,Funeral of Maharaja of Sikkim. - Mourners paying their last respects at 05.30 am to the coffin covered with white scarves, as a sign of respect, under the decorated tent. - Marilyn Silverstone

Mourners paying their last respects at 05.30 am to the coffin covered with white scarves, as a sign of respect, under the decorated tent.

The procession leaving for the cremation.

SIKKIM,Funeral of Maharaja of Sikkim. - The PURKHANG. Firewood is placed underneath, and the holes are used for the offerings. Long ladles are used to pour 'ghee' butter and food/rice from the top.

The high Lamas arrive at the cremation site, after 3 hours of procession. - Marilyn Silverstone

The PURKHANG. Firewood is placed underneath, and the holes are used for the offerings. Long ladles are used to pour 'ghee' butter and food/rice from the top.

SIKKIM,Funeral of Maharaja of Sikkim. - The band of Lamas escorting the coffin to the cremation site. They are playing bejewelled conche shell horns. - Marilyn Silverstone

The band of Lamas escorting the coffin to the cremation site. They are playing bejewelled conche shell horns.

The band of young Lamas escorting the body from the Palace to the cremation site.

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