Brahmin ceremony: the Omum ceremony; performed on the 1st day of the second marriage
Scope & Content:
‘No. 27. The Omum Ceremony; performed on the 1st day of the Teritte Kalyanum or 2nd marriage when the Bridegroom is 18 years old, and the bride 12 years of age.’
Brahmin ceremony: the beginning of the Upanayanam or sacred thread ceremony at the age of 7 years
Scope & Content:
‘No. 10. The grand Punneassanum, or Ceremony of purifying 3 pots of water performed on the preparatory day to the Oopoonah-Enum, or ceremony of investing the Boy at the age of 7 years with the Brahminical Cross-thread, & making him a proper Brahmin.’
The soul of the deceased arrives in a chariot at the gates of Yama's city
Scope & Content:
‘No. 37. Summiah-Miniah-Puritum, the City of Emadirmah, Emadirmah himself and Narakum or Hell.’ Note: The inscription below again refers to the next picture with the added note: ‘NB. This is an Error and is the next plate - suppose this is No. 37.’