They have, for centuries, left their dead to be devoured by scavenging birds and decay naturally atop circular raised structures known as dakhma or Tower of Silence. But the pandemic has put a stop to this funeral rite for many Parsis, who now have to cremate Covid-19 victims. Article by Debarshi Dasgupta | The Straits… Continue reading Parsis, a tiny Indian minority, challenge ban on traditional sky burial rite amid Covid-19 pandemic
Month: June 2021
Ba Humata Lecture Series: June 2021 In Memory of Ervad Soli P. Dastur
The June monthly Ba Humata Lecture will be honoring Ervad Dr. Soli P. Dastur Our Honorable Friend Dr. Ervad Soli P. Dastur passed away a few days ago. He served as the Guiding Light For Bahumata Prayer, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Program. Ervad Dr. Soli P. Dastur was scheduled to be the Special Guest Speaker on… Continue reading Ba Humata Lecture Series: June 2021 In Memory of Ervad Soli P. Dastur
