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The Parsis’ most sacred fire temple is tucked away like a wizened crone’s store of mothballed sari-borders, among a flaking squat of traditional houses. The air is spiked by sandalwood, and the gong of the bell trembles through the street, prompting the devout to say a fervent prayer.The hamlet is not just trapped in a time warp, it’s a frozen frame.

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