Ratan Tata, the 86-year-old Chairman Emeritus of Tata Group, passed away at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Wednesday. The Maharashtra government will hold a state funeral for him, and since he was a Parsi, his last rites will follow traditional Parsi customs.
Parsis do not cremate or bury their deceased, as they believe that doing so would pollute the natural elements—water, air, and fire. Instead, they have a unique way of honoring the dead.
Early in the morning, the body is prepared for the funeral. It is washed and dressed in traditional Parsi clothing by Nassesalars, who are special attendants responsible for handling the deceased. The body is then wrapped in a white shroud called the 'sudreh' (a cotton vest) and 'kusti', a sacred cord worn around the waist.
Before the body is taken to its final resting place, Parsi priests perform prayers and blessings to guide the soul into the afterlife. Family members and close relatives gather to pay their respects and participate in these rituals.
STATE FUNERAL FOR RATAN TATA
The Maharashtra government has announced that Ratan Tata will be given a state funeral in recognition of his contributions to the nation.
His body is currently at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in Nariman Point, Mumbai, where people can pay their respects. At 3:30 pm, his body will be taken to the Worli crematorium for the final rites.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the funeral on behalf of the government.
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