. The three presidencies of India: a history of the rise and progress of the British Indian possessions, from the earliest records to the present time. With an account of their government, religion, manners, customs, education, etc., etc. Illustrated by numerous engravings, and a map by Wyld . A RIDING ELEPHANT. indissoluble. Other forms were observed in earlier times; but theyhave gradually become obsolete. The bride and bridegroom are usuallynot more than ten years of age when marriage takes place, and seldommore than twelve. At these ceremonies a lavish outlay is often in- * Colebrook : Asi
. The three presidencies of India: a history of the rise and progress of the British Indian possessions, from the earliest records to the present time. With an account of their government, religion, manners, customs, education, etc., etc. Illustrated by numerous engravings, and a map by Wyld . A RIDING ELEPHANT. indissoluble. Other forms were observed in earlier times; but theyhave gradually become obsolete. The bride and bridegroom are usuallynot more than ten years of age when marriage takes place, and seldommore than twelve. At these ceremonies a lavish outlay is often in- * Colebrook : Asiatic Eesearckes^ voT. vii. pp. 303-9. ^rSt-d^k . .of „\!i?iffe,:-^^^ ;iii;i;liihii|:f 1 i,ii;. BURNING THE DEAD. 419 curred, sometimes beyond the means of the parties. In large cities itis said that from 10,000^. to 20,000?. sterling will be squandered uj^onthe feastings, illuminations, dancing, processions of elephants, &c. in-separable from a Hindoo wedding in high The custom of burning the dead has obtained in India from timeimmemorial. Before burning the body, great care is taken to have it well washed,perfumed, and arrayed with flowers and clean cloths. In some parts
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