From the archive: The last of the Zoroastrians

Nov 8, 2023

Explore the challenges faced by the Zoroastrian community in India during COVID-19. Learn about the funeral ceremony and rituals of Zoroastrianism. Follow a group of young individuals as they return to their roots in India. Discover the practice of exposing corpses on the towers of silence. Delve into the life and impact of Freddie Mercury, a Zoroastrian musician. Visit Nafsari and its ties to the Parsee community.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

The Funeral Ceremony and Zoroastrianism

02:43 • 9min

Return to Roots: Exploring History and Culture in India

11:54 • 2min

Exploring the Towers of Silence

13:37 • 17min

Freddie Mercury: A Musical Icon and Cultural Symbol

30:59 • 8min

Exploring Nafsari and the Parsee Community

39:05 • 2min