The ritual of 'Terahvi' is a ceremony held on the thirteenth day after a person's death, primarily observed in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

The 'Shraddha' ceremony is a ritual performed by Hindus to honor their deceased ancestors, seek forgiveness for sins, and purify the soul of the departed.

During the mourning period in India, it is generally considered inappropriate to participate in social gatherings and festivities as a sign of respect for the deceased.

The practice of 'Sati' involved a widow sacrificing herself on her husband's funeral pyre, which was considered a symbol of devotion and loyalty.

Among Muslims in India, common mourning rituals include reciting the Quran, performing ablutions, offering prayers at the mosque, and expressing condolences to the bereaved family.

The 'Pind Daan' ritual involves offering food to the deceased, symbolizing the provision of sustenance and nourishment to the departed soul.

In some parts of India, it is believed that keeping the windows and doors of the house open allows the soul of the deceased to depart freely.

The 'Asthi Visarjan' ceremony involves immersing the ashes of the deceased in a holy river, symbolizing the release of the soul from the cycle of rebirth.

The ritual of 'Antim Sanskar' is a final farewell ceremony commonly observed in the state of Kerala, involving the cremation or burial of the deceased.

During the mourning period in India, it is generally considered inappropriate to consume alcohol as a sign of respect for the deceased.

The 'Mukti Bhoj' ceremony involves offering food to the deceased, feeding the poor and needy, and performing a special puja for the deceased, symbolizing the release of the soul from the cycle of rebirth.

The practice of 'Chhatti' involves performing a ritual bath, offering prayers at a temple, and distributing sweets to relatives and friends on the sixth day after a person's death.

During the mourning period in India, it is generally considered appropriate to avoid social gatherings, wear white clothes, and perform daily prayers as a sign of respect for the deceased.

The ritual of 'Pitru Paksha' is a period of 16 days dedicated to honoring deceased ancestors, commonly observed in the state of Bihar.