A year short of turning 300, the Bhikha Behram Well in the heart of Churchgate is not only sacred to Parsis but is a city institution. Here’s an insight into the wells history and recent restoration by AD100 architect Kirtida Unwalla. The traffic intersection of Churchgate Street (now Veer Nariman Road) and Mayo Road (now Bhaurao Patil Marg) in Mumbai—where
Read more19th April 2024 Dear Humdins, We are thrilled to announce that the Khan Bahadur Edulji Sohrabji Chenai Anjuman Dar-E-Meher (Anjuman Agiary), Secunderabad, has been honoured with the prestigious INTACH Heritage Award. Mr. Homi D. Chenoy, Hon. Secretary-Trustee, PZASH, collected the award on behalf of the Anjuman at a function yesterday. As the world comes together to celebrate the richness of
Read moreAmong the plans are a project to do up the compound, a small museum, a photo gallery, an arch, and a new drinking water fountain for the public who may want to drink the spring water from the well. As one of Mumbai’s oldest landmarks, the Bhikha Behram well in Churchgate, prepares for its tricentennial in 2025, there are plans to
Read moreWith a legacy of 94 years, Bandra’s Panthaky Agiary stands rooted in traditions This Agiary (Fire Temple) has a history spanning 94 years. The legendary Panthaky Agiary, a Zoroastrian fire temple in Bandra West, stands as an esteemed emblem of faith and tradition. This hallowed location has supported a strong sense of community in the area and provided comfort to
Read moreA Day of Celebration The 7th Salgreh of the Zoroastrian Association of California‘s Atash Kadeh was celebrated with great religious fervor and Parsi gusto on the 12th of November. The celebration started a day in advance with deep cleaning of the premises by volunteers Freny Bacha, Vira & Burjor Santoke, Dhun & Ketty Alamshaw, Jimmy Colabewala, Firoze Avari, Xerxes, Zane
Read moreThe Parsis residing at Bai Maneckbai Nusserwanji Chenoy Fire Temple Compound, Hyderabad, India, are facing an urgent sewerage issue. This contamination threatens ancient rituals and overall well-being. Despite all efforts, including approaching relevant authorities, media coverage and petitions, a resolution is elusive. Join the call for justice, harmony, and the restoration of this sacred space.
Read moreWhy this petition matters Started by Jehangir Bisney The Commissioner Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) The Managing Director Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) Dear Sirs, We write to you in connection with sewage blockage crises afflicting the Bai Maneckbai Nusserwanji Chenoy Dar-e-Meher (Agiary-Fire Temple) at Tilak Road, Hyderabad. Besides being a place of historical, cultural and architectural significance
Read moreThe D N Modi Shahenshahi Atash Behram in Surat celebrated its 200th Salgreh on 1st October, 2023, with a ‘Maachi’ at 7:00 am in Havan geh, attended by over 500 Parsis. The highlight of the salgreh celebrations was the ‘Kavyani Zando’ which was paraded through the streets near the Atash Behram with a decent Parsi population at 7:30am. The Parsees
Read moreNot many have the privilege of stepping into the Parsi fire temple. This Madras Day, we meet members of Chennai’s Parsi community at the recently renovated Jal Phiroj Clubwala Dar-e-meher, and the graceful red brick Parsi Anjuman Baug Dharamshala A prayer meeting inside the Parsi fire temple. | Photo Credit: Johan Sathyadas In the chaos of Royapuram’s congested traffic and crowds, a peahen
Read moreCome Friday, Dadysett Agiary to open once again The agiary will soon have an elaborate religious ceremony to have the sacred fire back in the Kebla, where it will burn 24 hours. Mumbai News: Come Friday, Dadysett Agiary to open once again | Mumbai: Come Friday, worshippers from the Parsi community will again be able to pray at the original hall
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