Amidst distrust in the family, a person from UP performed the last rites himself, died after 2 days

In a notable case from Etah, Uttar Pradesh, an elderly man, Hakim Singh Yadav, performed his last rites (Shraddha) while he was alive and organized a funeral feast (Teharvi), leaving the community astonished. The 70-year-old man’s unorthodox act took a tragic turn when he died just two days later.

Hakim Singh Yadav, resident of Munshi Nagar in Sakit area of ​​Etah, took the extraordinary step of performing his own death rites due to lack of faith in his family members and concerns about observing the rites after death. Being childless and suspicious of his relatives, Yadav decided to take matters into his own hands by ensuring the proper execution of his last rites.

While alive, he reportedly sold half of his land to fund elaborate funeral arrangements, which included feeding over 700 people and performing the Pind Daan ceremony at Etah. Invitations were sent through cards for their thirteenth day celebrations (Tehravi), where Brahmins were called to perform rituals and havan was performed.

This strange act attracted widespread attention and discussion throughout the district. According to various media reports, Yadav’s distrust stemmed from past conflicts with his brothers and nephews, whom he accused of attacking him and attempting to seize his land. Frustrated by their perceived indifference towards them while they were alive, the Yadavas suspected that they would neglect the proper execution of their death rituals.

The elderly man’s distrust of his family was such that he took active steps, organizing his funeral feast and rituals, the goal of which was to ensure that the rites would be performed according to tradition. His brother and nephew, who were accused of a land dispute and were reportedly indifferent to him, arrived to claim the body after his death. Despite the unconventional circumstances, he reportedly ensured proper observance of his funeral rites.

The news of Hakim Singh Yadav’s unique approach towards death rituals has taken the community in Etah by surprise, raising concerns about family dynamics, beliefs and going to any extent to ensure fulfillment of cultural and religious practices after death. The discussion has started.