Towers of Silence in Mumbai
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Mumbai, the highly cosmopolitan city, is also religious, and highly secular in character. No wonder countless number of people belonging to different religious backgrounds like Hinduism, Islam and even Zoroastrianism call Mumbai their life and home. Due to this diverse nature, Mumbai showcases the best monuments, churches, and shrines that are thronged by devotees and tourists alike. One such unique structure built for a unique purpose is indeed the Towers of Silence in Mumbai , which is built for the exposure of the dead.
The final resting place:
The Parsis, who originally originated in Iran, arrived in India almost 900 years ago. Since then they have been an integral part of the Indian society. The Zoroastrian Tower of silence in Mumbai was built by Seth Modi Hirji in accordance with the Parsi beliefs in 1672. According to the Parsis, the dead should be exposed to the flesh easting birds within the confines of the Towers of Silence to venerate the earth, fire and water. Thus, In Mumbai, the Tower of Silence serves the purpose of offering the last rites to the dead. Despite the open exposure to dead, the place has a feeling of calm and peace, owning in part to the beautiful architecture and green surroundings. However, the actual area where the dead are exposed is strictly off limits for all. Mumbai's tower of silence have come under controversy, due to the disappearance of vultures and the consequent crisis faced by the parsis about leaving the dead for a long time in the towers. Despite this, tourists are known to take a sneak peak at the towers during their trip in Mumbai.
Special features:
The Towers of Silence in Mumbai serve as the symbol of religious belief held by the depleting population of Paris. It is a unique structure devoted to the final rites of the dead. It also serves as a tourist attraction, but most important of all, the structure is a symbol of Mumbai's diversity and a proof of its secular character.
The tower of Silence therefore continues to attract attention and respect from countless number of people from all over India and abroad.| Hotels in Mumbai | |
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