The death of the last known trustee of Calcutta’s first Parsi fire temple, defunct and decrepit but listed as a Grade I heritage building, has raised concern in the community about land sharks laying their hands on the property. Article by Subhajoy Roy | The Telegraph Cursetjee Manackjee Rustomjee, who died aged 81 on April… Continue reading Parsis fear for Kolkatta’s first fire temple
Category: Atashbehram & Agiary
Parsis form team to maintain fire temples, look after priests and staff in Mumbai
Most of these Agiaries are managed by private trusts and are not a part of Bombay Parsi Punchayat Article by Yesha Naik | Hindustan Times To ensure all Zoroastrian Agiaries and Atash Behrams — two types of fire temples, the second being of the highest order —in Mumbai have enough funds and are well-maintained, a… Continue reading Parsis form team to maintain fire temples, look after priests and staff in Mumbai
173-year-old agiary adds to Pune Camp’s pluralism
From the exterior, the Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy Agiary looks anything but 173 years old or remotely as ostentatious as the life of the person this agiary or fire temple is named after. Article by Shiladitya Pandit | TNN Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, a Parsi, was in more ways than one a parallel to another settler in Pune and… Continue reading 173-year-old agiary adds to Pune Camp’s pluralism
Mumbai’s oldest, architectural landmark Banaji Limji Agiary completes 308 years
The city’s heritage Fort district is globally famous for its majestic colonial buildings. But few know that it also has seven ancient Zoroastrian Parsi Fire Temples in this enclave. The oldest fire temple in Mumbai, the Banaji Limji Agiary in Fort—entered its 309th year on Saturday. Article by Nauzer Bharucha | Times of India It… Continue reading Mumbai’s oldest, architectural landmark Banaji Limji Agiary completes 308 years
Kozikhode: Parsi culture still has its fire glowing
On April 18 which is observed as World Heritage Day, among the several monuments with a story to tell in Kozhikode is its only Parsi temple in Kerala. The local people are not well aware of this fire temple, the Parsi Anju Amman Baug, where Parsis are the only worshippers. This sacred temple, which is… Continue reading Kozikhode: Parsi culture still has its fire glowing
Sacramento Zoroastrian Association Inaugurates its new Dar-E-Mehr
FEZANA, Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America informs It is with great pride that FEZANA congratulates it’s newest member association the Sacramento Zoroastrian Association on the opening of their new Dar-E-Mehr on Sunday March 26, 2017. FEZANA President Homi D. Gandhi represented the FEZANA executive and was joined by Past Presidents Firdosh Mehta and… Continue reading Sacramento Zoroastrian Association Inaugurates its new Dar-E-Mehr
Sardar Sorabji Patel Agiary: Keeping the flame alive
The Sardar Sorabji Patel Agiary is a vision of calm in the stark concrete jungle that is Nana Peth. Ensconced by trees, a golden Faravahar — the feather-robed angel and the bestknown symbol of Zoroastrianism — stands guard on top of the agiary, which is Gujarati for house of fire. Since non-Parsis are not allowed… Continue reading Sardar Sorabji Patel Agiary: Keeping the flame alive
Los Angeles Welcomes A New Atash Kadeh
A new Atash Kadeh is born in the world ! Los Angeles welcomes its second Dar-E-Mehr as the Zoroastrian Association of California inaugurated a brand new ground-up Atash Kadeh at their center in Orange, California. The opening ceremony for the Atash Kadeh began on Sunday, November 13 at 9:00 am. The first Boi was offered… Continue reading Los Angeles Welcomes A New Atash Kadeh
Restoration of the Sardar Patel Agiary in Pune
The Sardar Sorabji Ratanji Patel Dar e Meher Agiary Pune is undergoing a massive renovation and restoration, with the final goal to bring the 173 year old Agiary back to its pristine condition. Jehangir Vakil one of the young trustees spearheads the task with able professional guidance from architect (and our dear friend) Kaiyan Khojeste… Continue reading Restoration of the Sardar Patel Agiary in Pune
