Seth 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
Read moreA 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
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