An amazing and viral event occurred in India when a family, while preparing for a woman's funeral, surprisingly discovered that she was alive. At first the wakers were doubtful about what they saw, until, as they organized the funeral service, they realized that this was an exceptional case.
Bujji AammaThe 52-year-old woman living in India was mistakenly declared dead after suffering severe burns to about half of her body in an accident at home on February 1, 2024. With burns covering 50% of her body, the woman fought for her life. However, her family could not afford the necessary treatment and brought her home in critical condition. She was presumed dead a few days later.
Local media reported that Aamma was transferred to the US MKCG Medical College Hospital are cared for. Despite the doctor's recommendation that she be transferred to a more specialized center for intensive care, the family's financial constraints prevented them from following the recommendation.
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Her family decided to cremate her after she stopped showing signs of life.
Since he showed no signs of life days later, the family assumed he was dead. “We told the neighbors that a hearse would be ready to transport the body to the crematorium,” Aamma’s relatives told local media.
So, Bujji Aamma She was taken to her cremation accompanied by a person to accompany the coffin. It was this person who saw Aamma open her eyes just before she reached the crematorium.
“We assumed she no longer existed and alerted our neighbors to help transport her remains to the cremation site,” said her husband Sibaram Palo. “We thought she was dead and informed them so they could prepare a hearse to take the body,” her husband said.
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The woman was taken to hospital for specialist treatment
His miraculous survival surprised everyone present. Due to the severity of her injuries, she was immediately taken back to the hospital to receive specialist medical care. Her incredible resilience and fight for life inspired many and made her a symbol of hope and strength in the face of the adversity she faced.
How are people veiled in India?
The closing rituals have a deep meaning in Indian culture and are closely linked to nature. When someone dies, their body is placed on a grass mat or directly on the ground, representing the return to the earthly womb. Holy water is administered into the mouth of the deceased, candles are lit, and a bowl of rice is placed next to the body, which symbolizes the connection with the natural elements.
It is then customary to cover the eyes of the deceased before being transported to the crematorium. In Bujji Aamma's case, it was a coincidence that this step was skipped as it meant her family could witness the moment she opened her eyes.