In Garuda Purana, when someone in the family passes away, there's a tradition called "Paataka." For 13 days, the family stops doing many things like going out, having guests over, or visiting temples. Then, on the 13th day, they do a special ritual called Havan to end the Paataka. What's interesting is that this tradition is connected to men's haircuts. When someone dies and their body is in the house, there's a chance of germs spreading. Since men are usually involved in cremating the body, the