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The Story Of A Female Cremator (Dom) Baruipur, West Bengal
Documents show a dead body in a furnace inside a crematorium in Baruipur Panchayat area in South 24-Pargana district of Purandarpur Mahashamshan, about 39 km south of Kolkata, India, on November 20, 2024. Tumpa Das, age 29, has been in charge of the crematorium for the last 10 years since her father's death. This woman, a Dom, single-handedly handles the work traditionally dominated by men. From registering the names of the dead to cremation, she manages the work of the furnace alone. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #11798985 |
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| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto |
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