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Towers of Silence: The traditional funeral rites of Parsis threatened by dwindling vultures

While it is unclear if Ratan Tata's funeral rites will be conducted following the Parsi rituals, the Zoroastrian community considers the natural elements to be sacred and therefore they believe by cremating the dead on firewood they are disrespecting or defiling the fire.

10 October 2024, 08:38 IST

Towers of Silence: The traditional funeral rites of Parsis threatened by dwindling vultures

Towers of Silence: The traditional funeral rites of Parsis threatened by dwindling vultures

Towers of Silence: The traditional funeral rites of Parsis threatened by dwindling vultures

10 October 2024, 08:38 IST

PM Modi greets people on Navroz

Navroz marks the traditional new year of Parsis and is a festival of Iranian origin.

20 March 2024, 05:27 IST

PM Modi greets people on Navroz

PM Modi greets people on Navroz

PM Modi greets people on Navroz

20 March 2024, 05:27 IST

Bazaar with a Parsi flavour on Saturday

.The Bengaluru chapter of the World Zarathushti Chamber Of Commerce (WZCC) is hosting a ‘Winter Bazaar’ on Saturday.

15 November 2022, 20:13 IST

Bazaar with a Parsi flavour on Saturday

Bazaar with a Parsi flavour on Saturday

Bazaar with a Parsi flavour on Saturday

15 November 2022, 20:13 IST