First multi-faith crematorium of India opened in Hyderabad
Telangana
By Ajay Tomar
December 6, 2022
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A complex at the Fathullaguda now houses crematorium, and cemetery for the deceased of Hindu, Muslim, and Christian faiths.
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The funeral complex, which is said to be India’s first multi-faith one, has been constructed at a cost of ₹16.25 crore.
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The land, that was earlier a dump yard, has dedicated areas for Hindus (two-and-a-half acres), Muslims (two acres) and Christians (two acres).
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The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) called it a
“model crematorium”
“to promote communal harmony.”
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The HMDA claimed that the Hindu crematorium was “eco-friendly”, comprising two electrical furnaces.
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A 140-kilowatt solar power plant has been installed to meet around 90 percent of the power requirements of the furnaces and other utilities.
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It also has a separate building for performing rituals (Apara Karmas).
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Muslim and Christian burial grounds have been developed with three layers, with each having the capacity to accommodate about 550 bodies.
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A sewerage treatment plant with a capacity of 50 kilolitres (per day) has also been installed to treat and reuse the sewage to maintain the landscapes
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