Kerala Orthodox Priest Arranges Hindu Funeral for Longtime Domestic Helper
In Kerala's Ernakulam district, Orthodox priest Father O J Jacob honored his longtime domestic helper, 88-year-old Hindu woman Parvathi (Payamma), with Hindu funeral rites after her death. Parvathi had lived with the family for 25-26 years, serving as a maternal figure to Jacob's daughter Merin. Despite religious differences, the family held a ceremony with Vedic chants and Hindu rituals at their home before cremation, reflecting a bond beyond faith and highlighting mutual respect and affection.
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indianexpress broke this story on 25 Aug, 11:56 pm. Other outlets followed.