Sundergarh: A family here at Panchara Bastipada in Kutra block celebrated the death of their matriarch who passed away at the age of 115. The villagers took the woman Mangari Surin’s body for funeral in a special way.
All through the road from Surin’s home to the village cremation ground, youths and children were seen dancing to a variety of folk numbers player on a DJ system.
Our grandmother lived a fulfilling and healthy life all through. Her death was also not painful. So, we decided, instead of mourning death, our family and neighbours should celebrate her life,”
