Tucked away in a lane in the southern end of India’s financial capital, Mumbai, is a museum dedicated to the followers of one of the world’s oldest religions, Zoroastrianism. The Framji Dadabhoy Alpaiwalla Museum documents the history and legacy of the ancient Parsi community – a small ethnic group that’s fast dwindling and resides largely… Continue reading Alpaiwala Museum: Of opium, fire temples, and sarees: A peek into the world of India’s dwindling Parsis BBC
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Mumbai’s iconic Taraporevala Aquarium to be reopened
Mumbai: The iconic Taraporevala Aquarium at the picturesque Marine Drive in Mumbai – which has been shut since the Covid-19 pandemic – is being revived and will be transformed into a world-class tourism spot. Located on the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Marg aka Queen’s Necklace or Marine Drive, the Taraporevala Aquarium (also spelled Taraporewala Aquarium)… Continue reading Mumbai’s iconic Taraporevala Aquarium to be reopened
F D Alpaiwalla Museum Opens after Restoration
The Parsi community has reason to be pleased as FD Alpaiwalla Museum near Hughes Road opened after a spell of restoration work Thursday. Instituted by Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) in 1954, the archaeological and ethnographic museum received a grant from the Union ministry of culture for the upgrade. Luminaries of the Zoroastrian community arrived in… Continue reading F D Alpaiwalla Museum Opens after Restoration
Vintage Zoroastrian Bikers of Bombay: Parsi Bikers With An Insane Vintage Bike Collection
Parsis have a unique connection with their motorcycles, treating them like family and keeping them in pristine condition for generations. In this episode of History on Wheels with the Vintage Zoroastrian Bikers of Bombay, we explore their love for bikes, the adventures they’ve had, and the legacy they hope to pass on.
Century-Old Visitors’ Pavilion At Doongarwadi – Tower Of Silence In Malabar Hill Restored
The Panday Pavilion, named after the family that originally built it, is one of the two seating areas in the cemetery for non-Parsis. The pavilion, and another structure restored earlier, are part of the Doongerwadi cemetery precinct which is listed as a Grade IIA site under Mumbai’s urban heritage list. Article by Manoj Ramakrishnan |… Continue reading Century-Old Visitors’ Pavilion At Doongarwadi – Tower Of Silence In Malabar Hill Restored
‘Jaan-e-Mumbai’: The slim Persian book that came to be the first urban biography of the city
Mahomed Ghyasoodeen’s account, published in 1817, remains a prototype for the numerous biographies of the city that continue to be written 200 years on. Article by Murali Ranganathan | Scroll “View from Apollo Gate, Bombay”. | R Prera after JM Gonsalves, from Views at Bombay, Bombay, 1831, hand-colored lithograph. In public domain, Yale Center for… Continue reading ‘Jaan-e-Mumbai’: The slim Persian book that came to be the first urban biography of the city
City Finds: A Look At The Best Of Mumbai’s Parsi Architecture
City Finds: A Look At The Best Of Mumbai’s Parsi Architecture During the 17th century, the Parsis established themselves in Bombay, where they achieved notable prominence. Their rich culture left a lasting impact on numerous early architectural marvels in the city that you can explore The Mumbai Samachar building Instucen/Facebook Article by Laavni Kumar |… Continue reading City Finds: A Look At The Best Of Mumbai’s Parsi Architecture
