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FAMOUS PLACES IN INDIA
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Question
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In which indian city Tower of Silence is located?
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Mumbai
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Delhi
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Kolkata
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Bhopal
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Tower of Silence in Mumbai – Mumbai, India-Atlas Obscura.
Detailed explanation-2: -The towers remain in use as sacred locations for the Parsi community, though non-members may not enter them. In Mumbai visitors are shown a model of a tower. Organized tours can be taken to the site.
Detailed explanation-3: -The city of Mumbai has always been home to a large population of Parsis. The Tower of Silence was built in 1672, by Seth Moti Hirji. The Tower is where the Parsi community performs the last rites for the departed. According to Zoroastrian belief, the earth – Zam and fire-Atar are considered pure and divine.
Detailed explanation-4: -Tower of Silence (Mumbai)-All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go.
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