Zoroastrians in Nagpur
Parsis, also known as Zoroastrians, worship fire and are followers of the Bronze Age Persian prophet Zarathustra. Zoroastrianism is one of the religions that was prevalent in the ancient world prominently.
There is a Parsi Zoroastrian Agiary (Dar-e-Meher) in Nagpur, where the Parsi New Year is celebrated by the Parsi community in Nagpur.
In 1874, Jamsetji founded the Central India Spinning, Weaving and Manufacturing Company, with a seed capital of Rs 1.5 lakh. Three years later, his dream project. Empress Mills came into existence in Nagpur. He was 37. From about 1880 to his death in 1904, Jamsetji devoted himself to three of his big dreams, setting up an iron and steel company, generating hydroelectric power, and creating a world-class scientific institution.
Parsi Dharamshala in Nagpur
Opp. Gandhi Sagar
Central Avenue Road
Nagpur – 400 018
Maharashtra
Ph: (0712) 2728361