Category Archives: Agiaries and Atash Behrams

Please help ZAKOI make a Prayer Hall to establish a Dar-e-Mehr for our community!

  Dear 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

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Shapoorji Fakirji Jokhi Fire Temple Completes 25 Years, Sacred Fire’s Journey From Navsari Recalled On The Occasion

The 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

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Hyderabad Agiary celebrates 120 years today

The 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

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177th Salgereh of Seth Viccajee Meherji & Seth Pestonji Meherji Agiary at Secunderabad

The 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

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175TH SALGIRAH OF Aslaji NI Agiary

Today 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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Why Mumbai’s 300-year-old Bhikha Behram Well is more than just a sacred site for Zoroastrians

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

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Secunderabad Anjuman Agiary honoured with INTACH Heritage Award

19th 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

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Bhikha Behram Well Gears Up For 300th Birthday With Revamp Plans

Among 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

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Bandra’s Panthaky Agiary stands rooted in traditions

With 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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ZAC Celebrates the 7th Salgreh of their Atashkadeh 

A 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

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