Template:Did you know nominations/Sallekhana

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The result was: promoted by Yoninah (talk) 18:31, 20 May 2017 (UTC)

Sallekhana

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Nishidhi, a 14th century memorial stone depicting the observance of the vow of Sallekhana with old Kannada inscription. Found at Tavanandi forest, Karnataka, India

• ... that Sallekhana is a religious practice of voluntarily facing death?
  • ALT1:... that Sallekhana was banned by the Rajasthan High Court for a short period, after which the ban was stayed by the Supreme Court of India?

Improved to Good Article status by Capankajsmilyo (talk), Nizil Shah (talk), and जैन (talk). Nominated by Capankajsmilyo (talk) at 19:27, 8 May 2017 (UTC).

• Recent Good article. The article and hook are referenced. I prefer the first since it is simple and sweet.No copyright or neutrality issue detected. QPQ not need since it is this user's first. I am going to veto the use of the image since its caption is way too long for promotion on the main page and needs too much explanation. Otherwise good to go.--KAVEBEAR (talk) 18:53, 8 May 2017 (UTC)

• The first hook is much better (from the GA reviewer). AIRcorn (talk) 21:48, 8 May 2017 (UTC)
• Image caption can be shortened to Nishidhi stone commemorating Sallekhana if you wish to include it. And thank you, Capankajsmilyo for nominating.-Nizil (talk) 04:31, 9 May 2017 (UTC)

• Is there a typo in the first hook? Should it be "voluntarily fasting to death"? Yoninah (talk) 21:52, 15 May 2017 (UTC)

• • ALT2:... that Sallekhana is a religious practice of voluntarily fasting to death?
  • ALT3:... that Sallekhana is a religious practice of voluntary death by fasting?
  • ALT4:... that Sallekhana is a religious death rite by voluntary fasting?

• @Yoninah: Indeed. "voluntarily fasting to death" is more accurate and what is supported by the sources. Please see 1, 2, 3, etc, Ms Sarah Welch (talk) 19:36, 19 May 2017 (UTC)

• Ms Sarah Welch thanks for the confirmation. Restoring tick per KAVEBEAR's review. Yoninah (talk) 18:29, 20 May 2017 (UTC)