I
t
is
stated
in
the
Garuda
Purana
that
when
the
death
of
a
near
relative
takes
place
within
the
period
of
Panchak,
within
one
year,
five
members
of
the
fam-
ily
can
die
if
proper
ceremonies
are
not
performed
after
the
death.
Panchak
dates
are
based
upon
astrological
calculations.
(Hindu
calendars
usually
list
Panchak
tables).
The
funeral
and
the
last
rites
must
be
performed
the
prop-
er way.
For
Panchak
deaths,
there
are
specific
instructions
given
in
our
scriptures
that
are
to
be
performed
on
the
dead
body
before cremation.
Four
small
dolls
made
from
Kusha
grass
(described
as
hair
of
Lord
Vishnu)
are
to
be
placed,
ac-
companied
by
Mantras,
on
shoulders
and
knees
of
the
dead
body
be-
fore igniting fire.
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