ushta te
Ram, mah Khordad, 1395 yz

death rituals

zoroastrianism teaches that every human is mortal, and death is a transformation for the

philosophy & soul

beliefs about death, the soul, and the afterlife journey.

major rituals

essential steps from sachkār to uthamnā and prayers for the soul.

tower of silence

the dakhma system, construction, and ecological wisdom.

etiquette

funeral decorum, rules, and community customs.

special rituals

geh-sārnā, chinwad pul, dokhmenashini, and more.

modern challenges

contemporary issues, vulture decline, and adaptations.