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Fine Art Print : The Parsi (Zoroastrian) Tower of Silence at Deolali
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The Parsi (Zoroastrian) Tower of Silence at Deolali
The Parsi (Zoroastrian) Tower of Silence at Deolali, India. The name of the town is the source of the British slang noun " doolally tap", loosely meaning " camp fever", referring to the apparent madness of men waiting for ships back to Britain. By the 1940s this had been shortened to " doolally". A Tower of Silence or Dakhma is a circular, raised structure used by Zoroastrians for exposure of the dead and hence consumption by vultures. Date: circa 1910s
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Dead Exposure Parsi Raised Silence Zoroastrian
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the rich cultural heritage of India with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring The Parsi (Zoroastrian) Tower of Silence at Deolali. This captivating image, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique glimpse into the ancient practices of the Parsi community. The Tower of Silence, located in Deolali, India, is a place of reverence where the dead are laid out to be consumed by vultures, as per their religious beliefs. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring the beauty and intrigue of Indian history into your home or office space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.3cm (21" x 13.1")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Parsi (Zoroastrian) Tower of Silence at Deolali, India, is a striking and intriguing structure that holds deep religious significance for the Zoroastrian community. This circular, raised tower, also known as a Dakhma, is used for the exposure of the dead and their subsequent consumption by vultures. The Tower of Silence at Deolali is believed to date back to the 1910s and is located in the town of Deolali, which was once a British military cantonment. The name of the town, "Deolali," is the source of the British slang term "doolally tap," which loosely refers to "camp fever," a state of apparent madness experienced by soldiers waiting for ships back to Britain. By the 1940s, this term had been shortened to simply "doolally." The Tower of Silence is a key aspect of Zoroastrian funeral rites, which emphasize the importance of keeping the dead separate from the living and ensuring that the bodies are not touched or contaminated. The vultures that inhabit the tower play a crucial role in this process, as they are considered to be the most pure and clean animals in the Zoroastrian faith. Despite its macabre appearance, the Tower of Silence at Deolali is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and deep spiritual beliefs of the Zoroastrian community in India. The structure stands as a reminder of the community's ancient traditions and their enduring connection to their ancestral practices.
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