What is the significance of 11th day ritual after death?

Asked May 16 '16 at 04:09

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After the death of a person,a ritual/ceremony will be held on the 11th day. What is the significance ?

People from different community will held on different date such as on the 9th,14th or 16th day . Actually,when should the ritual/ceremony be held after death ? Is it on the 11th day or 16th day? (please answer according to scripture)

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Possible duplicate of What is the significance of 3, 16, or 41 days after the death? – Say No To Censorship Jan 30 '17 at 06:58
Well that might be because soul remains at home for 10 days after death and then leaves on the 11th day. Have a look at this question. – Pinakin Nov 21 '17 at 06:04

What is the significance of 11th day ritual after death?

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