The Dhana Patel Boyce Agiary is unique in every sense. There is no electricity inside the fire temple and the evenings bring the ethereal glow of flickering divas. The natural structure is constructed to ensure adequate ventilation. The immaculately maintained garden surrounds the makaan, courtesy the Boyce Trust. On February 12, 1834, an Atash-e-Adaran was established at “Do Tanki” in
Read moreHistorically, a small number of Parsi families, primarily from Gujarat and Bombay, settled in Kerala, particularly around Kozhikode and Thalassery, where they practiced Zoroastrianism and built a Fire Temple (Dadgah) in Kozhikode. The Parsi Anjuman Baug, a Fire Temple, is the only Parsi place of Worship in Kerala, located in Kozhikode (earlier Calicut) . Constructed in the 18th century, this
Read moreAs the Bhikha Behram Well in Bombay turned 300 today (21st March 2025), we at the Parsi Zoroastrians Worldwide – The Hyderabadi Page on Facebook created a short video. Hope you enjoy it! Arnaz Bisney
Read moreMumbai: The historic Bhikha Behram well in Churchgate is undergoing major restoration work in preparation for its tricentennial later this month. The well is a sacred site for Parsi-Zoroastrians who gather here for prayers every day. On special days like ‘Ava Roj’ or ‘water day’, larger congregations gather there to revere the water element. While the well dates back to the
Read moreSeth Edulji Navroji Mehta-Chinoy (as narrated in the Mehta Vansavli) Seth Edulji Navroji Mehta was born in Damka Street Malesar Navsari on Y Z 1196, 1826AD on Mohor Roj and Maha Farvandin. He first started working with Jamshedji Jeejeebhoy. At the age of about 14 he made his first trip to China. It was a long ship journey and he
Read moreDear Fellow Zarthushtis, We come to you with an appeal to please help us with your DONATIONS to make our Prayer Hall in the building we purchased last year, so that we can finally establish our Dar-e-Mehr for our community in the tri-state region of Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. Please click on the word, DONATIONS to see the payment options you can use
Read moreThe fire enshrined at the temple was brought to Mumbai in December 1999 from Navsari in Gujarat where it was worshipped after being shifted from a closed shrine in Tavri village in the 1960s. Zoroarastrian priests and community members outside the Shapoorji Fakirji Jokhi Agiary, Godrej Baug, Nepean Sea Road. | The city’s newest Zoroarastrian fire temple, the Shapoorji Fakirji
Read moreThe Bai Maneckbai Nusserwanji Chenoy Agiary is one of the oldest structures in Hyderabad. It was consecrated on 16th October, 1904 (Roj Ardibehest, Mah Ardibehest, 1274 YZ). The foundation stone of the Agiary was laid by Bai Putlibai Maneckshaw Chenoy in memory of Bai Maneckbai Nusserwanji Chenoy and Maneckshaw Sorabji Chenoy. It was awarded the HUDA Heritage Building award in
Read moreThe Seth Viccajee Meherji & Seth Pestonji Meherji Dar-e-Meher located at 128, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Secunderabad is the oldest Fire Temple in the twin cities of Secunderabad/Hyderabad. The two brothers, Seth Pestonjee Meherji and Seth Viccajee Meherji built this splendid Dar-e-Meher on 3rd September 1839. It was consecrated on 12th September 1847, Roj Behram, Mah Asfandarmad, 1216 Yazde Zardi. Marble
Read moreToday is 175TH SALGIRAH OF Aslaji NI Agiary . May Pak Adaran saheb bless us all with immense health and happiness. EYDOON BAAD EYDOON TARAZ BAAD
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