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Podcast: Books and Beyond with Bound
Episode: 5.39 Radhika Iyengar: Life Among The Dead in Banaras
Description: What is it like burning bodies amidst raging fires every day? Who are the corpse-burners and the owners of the “sacred fire”?In this episode, Tara speaks to Radhika Iyengar, author of “Fire On The Ganges: Life Among The Dead In Banaras”, as she provides us insight into the Doms’ lives- the community tasked with handling the last rites of the dead. Researched and compiled from her interactions and interviews with the community, Radhika’s book explores the individual stories of struggles and success within the Dom community.Join us in conversation with Tara and Radhika as t...