Sati Pratha

Sati Pratha was an ancient Indian practice where a widow would self-immolate on her husband's funeral pyre, often voluntarily or under social pressure, as an act of devotion or to demonstrate loyalty. Iconographically, it symbolized purity and ultimate fidelity, but it also led to many tragic deaths, sometimes forced. The practice was prevalent in certain regions and communities but was gradually abolished during the 19th century due to social reform movements emphasizing women's rights and safety. today, Sati is considered a harmful and outlawed practice, recognized as a violation of human rights and gender equality.