Convalescing at Cama
The institutions in Bombay, founded by Shirinbai Cama, are a
boon for Parsis seeking rest and recuperation
He returned from his morning walk with some bright red hibiscus in his hands which he dutifully laid before the framed photo of Shirinbai Cama. This is a task he has taken upon himself to show his gratitude to "Maiji,” the matriarchal founder of Cama Convalescent Home (CCH), whose memory continues to be enshrined with a continuously burning oil lamp beside her photo in the vestibule. For Jal and his wife Katy Chothia who stay in a crowded chawl in a Muslim locality in Bombay, the CCH provides an annual leisurely retreat where they can unwind for a fortnight.
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