Parsis – The Zoroastrians of India – Sooni Taraporevala Posted on 26 January, 2008 by zoroastriansnet Leave a comment The contribution of this dynamic Indian community in all spheres of Indian life – arts, sciences, politics, business, and foremost of all – in social commitment and philanthropy – has been phenomenal. Despite their meagre numbers, the Parsi community did not seek any special privileges under the Constitution, and yet played a large role in the development of the country. Jamsetji Tata, JRD Tata, Godrejs, Wadias, Dr. Homi Bhabha, Zubin Mehta, Retd. Field Marshal Sam Maneckshaw, Admiral Jal Cursetji, Air Marshal Engineer, are all from this very distinguished community. Indira Gandhi married into the community and so did Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s daughter, Dina Wadia. Parsis – The Zoroastrians of India The story of the Ancestors Arrival in India and the beginnings of a new life The Early Entrepreneurs of Bombay Pioneers of Modern India Eminent Parsis of India What is Zoroastrianism? Who was Zarathustra? Rituals, Customs & Manners Share this:PrintEmailTwitterFacebookMoreRedditLike this:Like Loading... Avesta and Studies History Religion Rituals and practices