The death of Bollywood’s “He-Man” Dharmendra on Monday morning has left the entire country, including Bollywood, in mourning. Dharmendra’s last rites took place the same afternoon at the Vile Parle crematorium in Mumbai. Many people including Bollywood celebrities attended wearing white clothes. But have you ever wondered why white clothes are worn at the time of someone’s death? Let us explain the reason behind it, which will clear any doubts you may have.
Why are white clothes worn at the time of death?
Indeed, in Hindu culture, funerals are associated with spirituality and religion, and the process becomes very important after death. In Hinduism, white is considered a symbol of peace, purity and spiritual enlightenment. Although white is considered a symbol of peace outside of Hinduism, it has special significance in Hinduism because white is one of the three fundamental qualities of Hindu philosophy, representing truth, knowledge and harmony.
There is a religious reason for wearing white!
It is said that when the soul leaves the body, it begins its journey towards liberation. Therefore, for the peace of the soul, the family members wear white clothes so that the soul of the deceased can feel peace and purity. Mourning also means accepting impermanence, so white is chosen because it can be paired with any color.
Many celebrities wore white at Dharmendra’s funeral!
From Aamir Khan to Salman Khan, Bollywood celebrities attended Dharmendra’s funeral. Many celebrities were seen paying tribute to Dharmendra by wearing white, making it important for people to understand why white clothes are so important at funerals. Apart from Hinduism, white is also a dominant color in Jainism and Islam. Many people wear white on religious occasions.