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Countess Mountbatten chats with Mrs Mary Clubwala Countess Mountbatten chats with Mrs Mary Clubwala of Madras. Mary Clubwala Jadhav MBE (1909–1975) was an Indian philanthropist. She founded many NGOs in Chennai and across India, and is often credited with setting up the oldest organized social-work bodies in the country. Her organization Guild of Service operates more than a dozen units related to orphanages, female literacy, the care and rehabilitation of disabled people, etc Early life Mary was born in 1909 in Ootacamund in the then Madras Presidency to Rustom Patel and Allamai, member of the 300-strong Parsi community of Madras city. She was schooled in Madras and married Nogi Clubwala at the age of 18. They had a son, Khusro, in 1930. Nogi Clubwala died due to an illness in 1935. After this she devoted herself to social work. She later remarried to Major Chandrakant K Jadhav, an Indian army officer who was also working in the same areas of social work. Activities In 1942, with World War II raging, Clubwala founded the Indian Hospitality Committee with helpers drawn mostly from the Guild of Service. A large number of Indian troops were stationed in and around Madras and they had very few amenities. Mrs. Clubwala persuaded women from all communities and walks of life to join in the effort to organise mobile canteens, hospital visits, diversional therapy and entertainment programmes. The public donated generously to the War Fund started by the Hospitality Committee which continued its efforts after the War by helping ex-servicemen and their families rehabilitate themselves. The victorious 14th Army presented Mary a Japanese sword in appreciation of her tremendous efforts. Mrs. Clubwala was called "the Darling of the Army" by General Cariappa. She started Madras School of Social work in 1952, the first school of social work in South India and second in India (after Tata Institute of Social Sciences- Mumbai). She was appointed Sheriff of Madras in succession to Mr. R. E. Castell for one year in 1956.[4] She also honored the Duke of Edinburgh on his visit to Madras (now Chennai) in 1961. Contd.....in comments.
Conservation & Restoration of Large Pavilion at Bo Conservation & Restoration of Large Pavilion at Bombay Doongerwadi Conservation & Restoration at Doongerwadi Large Pavilion Renovated in Honor of Roda & Noshir PardiwalaThe Conservation and Restoration of the Large Pavilion, officially known as the Jamshetji Rustumjee Sethna Mandap, constructed in 1938 has been undertaken by siblings Cyrus, Dinshaw and Rashneh Pardiwala in honor of their parents Roda and Noshir Pardiwala, who taught them the importance of their faith.The project was Inaugurated on 16 November 2023 amongst a large gathering of BPP Trustees, family and friends, having flown in from across the globe to commemorate the occasion.The inauguration ceremony started with a Jashan followed by Trustee Anahita Desai thanking all donors having supported the improvement of Doongerwadi since the past many years and she also elaborated on the future plans of BPP to continue enhancing Doongerwadi.Thereafter Dr. Rashneh N. Pardiwala spoke about the restoration project and described it as a “labour of love” in honor of her parents.A commemorative plaque was unveiled by Noshir Pardiwala amongst the august gathering of family, friends and supporters.Chairperson Armaity Tirandaz gave a delightful vote of Thanks to past, present and future donors and handed over a Memento of Appreciation from the BPP to the entire Pardiwala family for their most generous donation of over Rs. 85 lakhs which will benefit the entire community of decades.This project was the brainchild of Dr. Rashneh N.
Hyderabad Parsis meet with National Minorities Com Hyderabad Parsis meet with National Minorities Commission to Escalate their Greviances The National Commission for Minorities , Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of india on 8th November 2023 virtually heard the complaints filed by Jehangir Bisney & Nianaaz Darabna (resident) in the Hyderabad Agiary sewerage blockage issue. Led by commission's Chairperson Iqbal Singh Lalpura , Kersi Deboo (Vice-Chairperson) and others, the NCM had also called representatives from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. Advocate Mrs. Shireen Sethna Baria was assisting the complainants. NCM assured the complainants of all possible assistance with their cases to be directed to the concerned authorities. It is still work-in-progress and we hope for a positive outcome in the days to come. The Hyderabad Parsi residents affected by the matter specially thank Mr. Kersi Kaikhushroo Deboo for the personal interest taken for it's escalated initiated.The Parsis residing at Bai Maneckbai Nusserwanji Chenoy Fire Temple Compound, Hyderabad, India, are facing an urgent sewerage issue.This contamination threatens ancient rituals and overall well-being. Despite all efforts, including approaching relevant authorities, media coverage and petitions, a resolution is elusive.Join the call for justice, harmony, and the restoration of this sacred space.
Gujarat: Parsis descend in Sanjan to commemorate a Gujarat: Parsis descend in Sanjan to commemorate arrival of their ancestors SANJAN: On Wednesday, a few hundred Parsis descended in Sanjan, a tiny town in south Gujarat, about 150-kms from Mumbai, to commemorate the arrival of their ancestors here about 1,300 years ago.Article by Nauzer Bharucha | Times Of IndiaFollowing religious persecution in Iran, the Parsis first landed in Diu sometime in the 8th century AD where they stayed for 19 years before setting sail for Sanjan where they made their base for the next more than six centuries.In 1920, a memorial column was opened in Sanjan to commemorate this arrival.Every year in mid-November, a thanksgiving ceremony is held in Sanjan for the couple of thousand courageous men, women and children who left Iran for India about a century after the fall of the Sassanian empire in 651 AD.Senior advocate Firoze B. Andhyarujina, who addressed the gathering on Wednesday, said Hindustan (India) was the only place, which the ancient Zoroastrian sages decided, would be safe for the community to preserve their faith after the downfall of the Persian empire.“It was no accident that they came to India. It was pre planned,” he said.Soon after their arrival in Sanjan, where they were granted asylum by the Hindu King Jadi Rana, the Parsis consecrated the Iranshah fire, which remained in Sanjan for 669 years. Today, the exalted fire has been enthroned in the nearby village of Udwada.“India has always protected and nurtured the Parsis. For that the community is always grateful,” said Andhyarujina.“The
Parsis Gather in Sanjan to Commemorate Sanjan Day Parsis Gather in Sanjan to Commemorate Sanjan Day Sanjan Day holds deep significance for the Parsi community worldwide, symbolizing a journey of resilience, assimilation, and the rich amalgamation of cultures. The event attracts Parsis from across the country, with local communities in Sanjan taking center stage in organizing this public function.Parsis gathered at Sanjan to commemorate Sanjan Day A vibrant tapestry of Parsi culture and heritage unfurled in Sanjan, as over 400 Parsis congregated in this historic town to commemorate Sanjan Day on Wednesday. This annual celebration marks a pivotal moment in history – the arrival of the Parsi community in India centuries ago, fleeing persecution in Iran.Sanjan Day holds deep significance for the Parsi community worldwide, symbolizing a journey of resilience, assimilation, and the rich amalgamation of cultures. The event attracts Parsis from across the country, with local communities in Sanjan taking center stage in organizing this public function.Dating back to the eighth century, the Parsis initially landed in Diu before sailing to Sanjan, seeking refuge. It was in Sanjan that they found a benevolent host in King Jadav Rana, who not only welcomed them but also permitted the construction of an Atashbehram, a sacred fire temple. Since then, Sanjan has remained an emblematic landmark in the Parsi community’s history.The commemoration of Sanjan Day gained formal recognition over a century ago with the erection of the Sanjan Stambh memorial in 1920.
Parsis in Mumbai fight existential decline in aspi Parsis in Mumbai fight existential decline in aspirants to priesthood In a leafy neighborhood of central Mumbai, classic “Parsi-style” bungalows with their deep porches and balconies adorn the streets, a historic Parsi school has been recently renovated and at the Dadar Athornan Institute, 14 students dressed in T-shirts and skullcaps are immersed in learning the sacred scriptures and rituals of the Zoroastrian faith.Article by Priyadarshini Sen | Religion News ServiceStudents at the Dadar Athornan Institute learn theology and ritual practices of the Zoroastrian faith in Mumbai, India, on Oct. 11, 2023. (RNS photo/Priyadarshini Sen)But while this community still practicing the world’s oldest monotheistic faith — likely the biggest single Zoroastrian colony in the world — the number of Parsis has been whittled down to close to 50,000.More pressing, the dwindling in numbers has put priesthood, the lifeblood that has sustained the community for centuries, in peril.“Training in higher liturgical services is essential to the continuance of the Zoroastrian faith,” said Dinshaw Tamboli, the chairman of the World Zoroastrian Organization Trust Funds in Mumbai. “The number of mobeds qualified to perform such ceremonies is not enough.”In Zoroastrianism, mobeds serve as spiritual guides to build a bridge between the laity and their faith. They are seen as alaat, a vehicle through which divine energy flows, through the performance of rites and rituals that have held them together for centuries.Ramiyar
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Countess Mountbatten chats with Mrs Mary Clubwala Countess Mountbatten chats with Mrs Mary Clubwala of Madras. Mary Clubwala Jadhav MBE (1909–1975) was an Indian philanthropist. She founded many NGOs in Chennai and across India, and is often credited with setting up the oldest organized social-work bodies in the country. Her organization Guild of Service operates more than a dozen units related to orphanages, female literacy, the care and rehabilitation of disabled people, etc Early life Mary was born in 1909 in Ootacamund in the then Madras Presidency to Rustom Patel and Allamai, member of the 300-strong Parsi community of Madras city. She was schooled in Madras and married Nogi Clubwala at the age of 18. They had a son, Khusro, in 1930. Nogi Clubwala died due to an illness in 1935. After this she devoted herself to social work. She later remarried to Major Chandrakant K Jadhav, an Indian army officer who was also working in the same areas of social work. Activities In 1942, with World War II raging, Clubwala founded the Indian Hospitality Committee with helpers drawn mostly from the Guild of Service. A large number of Indian troops were stationed in and around Madras and they had very few amenities. Mrs. Clubwala persuaded women from all communities and walks of life to join in the effort to organise mobile canteens, hospital visits, diversional therapy and entertainment programmes. The public donated generously to the War Fund started by the Hospitality Committee which continued its efforts after the War by helping ex-servicemen and their families rehabilitate themselves. The victorious 14th Army presented Mary a Japanese sword in appreciation of her tremendous efforts. Mrs. Clubwala was called "the Darling of the Army" by General Cariappa. She started Madras School of Social work in 1952, the first school of social work in South India and second in India (after Tata Institute of Social Sciences- Mumbai). She was appointed Sheriff of Madras in succession to Mr. R. E. Castell for one year in 1956.[4] She also honored the Duke of Edinburgh on his visit to Madras (now Chennai) in 1961. Contd.....in comments.
Conservation & Restoration of Large Pavilion at Bo Conservation & Restoration of Large Pavilion at Bombay Doongerwadi Conservation & Restoration at Doongerwadi Large Pavilion Renovated in Honor of Roda & Noshir PardiwalaThe Conservation and Restoration of the Large Pavilion, officially known as the Jamshetji Rustumjee Sethna Mandap, constructed in 1938 has been undertaken by siblings Cyrus, Dinshaw and Rashneh Pardiwala in honor of their parents Roda and Noshir Pardiwala, who taught them the importance of their faith.The project was Inaugurated on 16 November 2023 amongst a large gathering of BPP Trustees, family and friends, having flown in from across the globe to commemorate the occasion.The inauguration ceremony started with a Jashan followed by Trustee Anahita Desai thanking all donors having supported the improvement of Doongerwadi since the past many years and she also elaborated on the future plans of BPP to continue enhancing Doongerwadi.Thereafter Dr. Rashneh N. Pardiwala spoke about the restoration project and described it as a “labour of love” in honor of her parents.A commemorative plaque was unveiled by Noshir Pardiwala amongst the august gathering of family, friends and supporters.Chairperson Armaity Tirandaz gave a delightful vote of Thanks to past, present and future donors and handed over a Memento of Appreciation from the BPP to the entire Pardiwala family for their most generous donation of over Rs. 85 lakhs which will benefit the entire community of decades.This project was the brainchild of Dr. Rashneh N.
Hyderabad Parsis meet with National Minorities Com Hyderabad Parsis meet with National Minorities Commission to Escalate their Greviances The National Commission for Minorities , Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of india on 8th November 2023 virtually heard the complaints filed by Jehangir Bisney & Nianaaz Darabna (resident) in the Hyderabad Agiary sewerage blockage issue. Led by commission's Chairperson Iqbal Singh Lalpura , Kersi Deboo (Vice-Chairperson) and others, the NCM had also called representatives from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. Advocate Mrs. Shireen Sethna Baria was assisting the complainants. NCM assured the complainants of all possible assistance with their cases to be directed to the concerned authorities. It is still work-in-progress and we hope for a positive outcome in the days to come. The Hyderabad Parsi residents affected by the matter specially thank Mr. Kersi Kaikhushroo Deboo for the personal interest taken for it's escalated initiated.The Parsis residing at Bai Maneckbai Nusserwanji Chenoy Fire Temple Compound, Hyderabad, India, are facing an urgent sewerage issue.This contamination threatens ancient rituals and overall well-being. Despite all efforts, including approaching relevant authorities, media coverage and petitions, a resolution is elusive.Join the call for justice, harmony, and the restoration of this sacred space.
Gujarat: Parsis descend in Sanjan to commemorate a Gujarat: Parsis descend in Sanjan to commemorate arrival of their ancestors SANJAN: On Wednesday, a few hundred Parsis descended in Sanjan, a tiny town in south Gujarat, about 150-kms from Mumbai, to commemorate the arrival of their ancestors here about 1,300 years ago.Article by Nauzer Bharucha | Times Of IndiaFollowing religious persecution in Iran, the Parsis first landed in Diu sometime in the 8th century AD where they stayed for 19 years before setting sail for Sanjan where they made their base for the next more than six centuries.In 1920, a memorial column was opened in Sanjan to commemorate this arrival.Every year in mid-November, a thanksgiving ceremony is held in Sanjan for the couple of thousand courageous men, women and children who left Iran for India about a century after the fall of the Sassanian empire in 651 AD.Senior advocate Firoze B. Andhyarujina, who addressed the gathering on Wednesday, said Hindustan (India) was the only place, which the ancient Zoroastrian sages decided, would be safe for the community to preserve their faith after the downfall of the Persian empire.“It was no accident that they came to India. It was pre planned,” he said.Soon after their arrival in Sanjan, where they were granted asylum by the Hindu King Jadi Rana, the Parsis consecrated the Iranshah fire, which remained in Sanjan for 669 years. Today, the exalted fire has been enthroned in the nearby village of Udwada.“India has always protected and nurtured the Parsis. For that the community is always grateful,” said Andhyarujina.“The
Parsis Gather in Sanjan to Commemorate Sanjan Day Parsis Gather in Sanjan to Commemorate Sanjan Day Sanjan Day holds deep significance for the Parsi community worldwide, symbolizing a journey of resilience, assimilation, and the rich amalgamation of cultures. The event attracts Parsis from across the country, with local communities in Sanjan taking center stage in organizing this public function.Parsis gathered at Sanjan to commemorate Sanjan Day A vibrant tapestry of Parsi culture and heritage unfurled in Sanjan, as over 400 Parsis congregated in this historic town to commemorate Sanjan Day on Wednesday. This annual celebration marks a pivotal moment in history – the arrival of the Parsi community in India centuries ago, fleeing persecution in Iran.Sanjan Day holds deep significance for the Parsi community worldwide, symbolizing a journey of resilience, assimilation, and the rich amalgamation of cultures. The event attracts Parsis from across the country, with local communities in Sanjan taking center stage in organizing this public function.Dating back to the eighth century, the Parsis initially landed in Diu before sailing to Sanjan, seeking refuge. It was in Sanjan that they found a benevolent host in King Jadav Rana, who not only welcomed them but also permitted the construction of an Atashbehram, a sacred fire temple. Since then, Sanjan has remained an emblematic landmark in the Parsi community’s history.The commemoration of Sanjan Day gained formal recognition over a century ago with the erection of the Sanjan Stambh memorial in 1920.
Parsis in Mumbai fight existential decline in aspi Parsis in Mumbai fight existential decline in aspirants to priesthood In a leafy neighborhood of central Mumbai, classic “Parsi-style” bungalows with their deep porches and balconies adorn the streets, a historic Parsi school has been recently renovated and at the Dadar Athornan Institute, 14 students dressed in T-shirts and skullcaps are immersed in learning the sacred scriptures and rituals of the Zoroastrian faith.Article by Priyadarshini Sen | Religion News ServiceStudents at the Dadar Athornan Institute learn theology and ritual practices of the Zoroastrian faith in Mumbai, India, on Oct. 11, 2023. (RNS photo/Priyadarshini Sen)But while this community still practicing the world’s oldest monotheistic faith — likely the biggest single Zoroastrian colony in the world — the number of Parsis has been whittled down to close to 50,000.More pressing, the dwindling in numbers has put priesthood, the lifeblood that has sustained the community for centuries, in peril.“Training in higher liturgical services is essential to the continuance of the Zoroastrian faith,” said Dinshaw Tamboli, the chairman of the World Zoroastrian Organization Trust Funds in Mumbai. “The number of mobeds qualified to perform such ceremonies is not enough.”In Zoroastrianism, mobeds serve as spiritual guides to build a bridge between the laity and their faith. They are seen as alaat, a vehicle through which divine energy flows, through the performance of rites and rituals that have held them together for centuries.Ramiyar
Mumbai’s Parsi Gate To Be Restored At 75m From O Mumbai’s Parsi Gate To Be Restored At 75m From Original Location Here’s Why It Is So Sacred For ParsisIf you’ve been to Marine Drive before it was arrested by the development of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project, you must have noticed two brown pillars standing there. This structure is the Parsi Gate which was one of the casualties of the MCRP. The BMC will soon relocate it approximately 75 metres from its original location. But why is the structure so important to Parsis? Read on to find out the answer to this question.Article by Tooba Sheikh | Curly TalesMumbai’s Parsi Gate To Be Restored At Marine DriveTheir weathered brown colour makes them an easily-missed object. But these pillars are more than a century old! Owing to the MCRP, this sacred structure was dismantled by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation or the BMC. Now, they are planning to restore it. The original stone from the pillars was stored in a safe space by the BMC.Now, they will re-erect it opposite Taraporewala Aquarium which is approximately 75 metres from its original location. It was taken down in April 2021 and there was a significant protest from the community. According to an article recently published by The Indian Express, the Bombay Parsi Punchayet or the BPP even started an online signature campaign and even wrote to civic officials.Some architects even drew up alternative tunnel routes that wouldn’t require the pillars to be moved. However, the BMC persisted in taking it down.
Malcolm Baug Parsi Housing Colony: A Century of Tr Malcolm Baug Parsi Housing Colony: A Century of Tranquility Amidst Mumbai's Hustle and Bustle Later this month, the colony will hold its centennial celebrations.Mumbai: As you exit the traffic-clogged S V Road near Jogeshwari railway station and enter the metal arches of the Malcolm Baug Parsi housing colony, you leave the noise and busyness of the city behind. The air temperature drops by degrees, and the smell of soot is replaced by the aroma of vegetation warming in the sun. The lanes, lined with early-twentieth-century bungalows and cottages, have a languid charm to them. The city’s Parsis call it a ‘hill station’ in the middle of Mumbai.Later this month, the colony will hold its centennial celebrations. The festivities will be low-key, and invitations are only for people who stay in the colony and former occupants. The residents do not want to invite the hustle and bustle of the city that surrounds them.Article by Manoj Ramakrishnan | Free Press JournalMalcolm Baug Parsi Housing Colony: A Century of Tranquility Amidst Mumbai's Hustle and Bustle | Manoj Ramakrishnan/FPJMalcolm Baug Parsi Housing Colony | Parsiana magazineMalcolm Baug Parsi Housing Colony | Parsiana magazineColony inaugurated in November 1922The colony was planned by N M Wadia Charities on the lines of the ‘Garden Suburbs’ that were being developed in London in the early 20th century. The first building and bungalow were inaugurated in November 1922.

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