
From the archive: The last of the Zoroastrians
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Exploring the Towers of Silence
The chapter discusses the practice of exposing corpses on the towers of silence, known as dakmas, by the Zoroastrian community in Mumbai. It explores the decline of vultures and alternative methods of corpse disposal, and concludes with the opening of a funeral hall for cremation.
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