In early October, a petition was sent to the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, about the latest phase of the Mumbai metro – a 33.5km stretch that is currently under construction. The petition claimed that the metro, if built, would “breach the magnetic circuits” of two Zoroastrian fire temples, thus “diminishing their spiritual powers” and… Continue reading The Fire Temple vs The Mumbai Metro: Bachi Karkaria
Category: Bombay
Mumbai Parsis offer ‘solution’ to prevent Metro-3 tunnel from passing under their shrine
Community proposes that MMRC reduce space between two tunnels by 20 feet so that one of it does not pass under Wadia Atash Behram on Princess Street Offering a ‘solution’ to their objections against the Metro-3 tunnel that passes under Wadiaji Atash Behram on Princess Street, Parsis have suggested that the space between the two… Continue reading Mumbai Parsis offer ‘solution’ to prevent Metro-3 tunnel from passing under their shrine
Rs 150 crore donation to Parsi General Hospital kicks up row
A Hong Kong-based Parsi businessman is donating Rs 150 crore to rescue the financially ailing Parsi General Hospital at Breach Candy here, exclusively meant for Parsi patients. The philanthropic gesture by Jal Shroff and wife Pervin is mired in controversy, though, because the money is linked to a tie-up with Medanta chain of hospitals. Some… Continue reading Rs 150 crore donation to Parsi General Hospital kicks up row
Christians, Parsis discuss Metro threat to structures
The controversy over the proposed underground metro rail tunnels at Jagannath Sunkersett Marg in Girgaum has brought together Christians and Parsis for the first time to discuss the project at a joint meeting on Sunday. Article by Nauzer K. Bharucha | TNN Fr Anthony Fernandes of the ancient St Teresa’s Church in Girgaum said it… Continue reading Christians, Parsis discuss Metro threat to structures
Milind Deora meets Mumbai Metro brass over Parsis’ fire temple issue
A delegation of Parsis led by former south Mumbai Congress MP Milind Deora on Friday met senior officials of the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) to express concern about the rail tunnel affecting the sanctity of the community’s ancient fire temples and wells in south Mumbai. Article by Nauzer K. Bharucha | TNN “We have… Continue reading Milind Deora meets Mumbai Metro brass over Parsis’ fire temple issue
Bhikha Behram Trust wants 292-year-old well in south Mumbai to be protected during Metro-3 work
The Bhikha Behram trust wrote to the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) on Wednesday, seeking a fresh survey be conducted to ensure that their centuries-old well will not be damaged by the Metro tunnel. This comes months after construction work for the Colaba-SEEPZ underground Metro damaged the JN Petit Library in Fort. The incident… Continue reading Bhikha Behram Trust wants 292-year-old well in south Mumbai to be protected during Metro-3 work
Metro III: Unveiling All The Facts You Need To Know
There has hardly been a more confusing time for the Community than today, when once again we seem to be divided. But this is not just any other issue – it is one that is most intrinsic to the Community, involving the sanctity of our religious structures and our religious sentiments. In our last issue,… Continue reading Metro III: Unveiling All The Facts You Need To Know
