This fresh-water well, situated adjacent to Cross Maidan, holds significant historical and cultural value for Parsi-Zoroastrians and is a designated landmark on Mumbai’s urban heritage list. Article by Manoj Ramakrishnan | Free Press Journal FPJ The extensive restoration work on the iconic 300-year-old Bhikha Behram well in Churchgate, aimed at preventing flooding during the monsoon season,… Continue reading Heritage Parsi Bhikha Behram Well In Churchgate Ready To Defy Monsoon Flooding
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Zoroastrian Fire Temple in Hyderabad Affected by Sewage Backflow Amid Hotel Expansion
HYDERABAD: Officials of the Bai Maneckbai fire temple, a holy place for the Zoroastrian community, located in Abids, alleged that a popular restaurant had blocked the sewage line passing from behind the premises, causing backflow onto the temple premises. It is also causing severe inconvenience to 45 families living in the vicinity. Sanjay Samuel Paul… Continue reading Zoroastrian Fire Temple in Hyderabad Affected by Sewage Backflow Amid Hotel Expansion
Mumbai: Proposed Dandiya Event At Doongerwadi Stirs Up Debate
Some residents of the area have claimed that the ground is part of the 300-year-old cemetery and the proposed dance event on October 23 will destroy the sanctity of the sacred place. Article Manoj Nair | Free Press Journal A proposed dandiya event in a Parsi colony at Nepean Sea Road located next to the… Continue reading Mumbai: Proposed Dandiya Event At Doongerwadi Stirs Up Debate
Faith and festivity: Durga Puja through the eyes of Kolkata’s Zoroastrian community
A true community festival to the greatest art show — Parsi author Prochy Mehta shares her insights on Puja, and those from family & friends Article by Prochy N. Mehta | Telegraphc India Durga Puja, for me, has always been a time to celebrate, a break from the routine of school and college, an opportunity… Continue reading Faith and festivity: Durga Puja through the eyes of Kolkata’s Zoroastrian community
This Hindu-Zoroastrian wedding in Tuscany was a celebration of culture, food and music
Ahilya Kaul and Yashan Cama’s two-day summer wedding in Tuscany combined Indian traditions with Italian elements Article By Praachi Raniwala When you can get married anywhere in the world, how do you narrow down on the perfect destination? For Singapore-based couple Ahilya Kaul and Yashan Cama, it boiled down to a personal connection. The couple… Continue reading This Hindu-Zoroastrian wedding in Tuscany was a celebration of culture, food and music
Mumbai’s Parsi sahibs have an inconvenient secret—tribal cousins in distant Gujarat villages
There’s a subtle caste system in place. Most Mumbai Parsis don’t want to discuss their tribal brethren. Priests refuse to live in the villages and no fire temples have been built. Article by Shubhangi Misra | The PRINT The World Zoroastrian Organisation has constructed 334 houses for rural Parsis so far, primarily in Gujarat. Many… Continue reading Mumbai’s Parsi sahibs have an inconvenient secret—tribal cousins in distant Gujarat villages
Soli Sorabjee was secular, an independent Attorney General and strong opponent of hate speech: Justice KV Viswanathan
If he were a judge, Sorabjee would have considered hate speech as verbal violence, Justice Viswanathan added. Justice KV Viswanathan Article by Debayan Roy | Bar and Bench Supreme Court judge Justice KV Viswanathan on Saturday said that eminent jurist late Soli J Sorabjee was a strong opponent of hate speech. If he were a… Continue reading Soli Sorabjee was secular, an independent Attorney General and strong opponent of hate speech: Justice KV Viswanathan
In The Heart Of Secunderabad Lies A 176-YO Parsi Temple With Splendour Architecture & History
The Parsi community has had a profound impact on the cultural and economic landscape of the country. Over the centuries, they have preserved their unique culture, traditions, and Zoroastrian faith. Nestled in the heart of Secunderabad, there is a 176-year-old sacred sanctuary, Seth Viccaji – Seth Pestonji Meherji Parsi fire temple. How This Temple Came… Continue reading In The Heart Of Secunderabad Lies A 176-YO Parsi Temple With Splendour Architecture & History
Facets of Faith: Ancient religion Zoroastrianism set to celebrate a special time for thanking God
One of Zoroastrianism’s Gahambar celebrations is being observed through Monday. Zoroastrianism is an ancient religion that developed in the areas now called Iran and India. By Aby Leila Pitchford | Advocate Baton Rouge Zoroastrians believe their religion was revealed by the supreme God Ahura Mazda (Wise Lord) to a priest called Zarathustra (or Zoroaster in… Continue reading Facets of Faith: Ancient religion Zoroastrianism set to celebrate a special time for thanking God
