Readers' Forum
Appeal for funds
In the heart of Kalyan city where once a huge Parsi population flourished, there is still nestled a small colony and a 132-year-old agiary (built in the year 1880). The colony comprises three buildings with 45 flats, of which 33 are occupied. There are about 90 residents. In addition 20-25 Iranis run businesses in Kalyan. In Godrej Hills, several Parsis from Bombay own weekend homes. Kalyan has a dakhma which is no longer in use.
The Kalyan Anjuman Agiary is the only agiary within a radius of 30 km. The nearest agiary to its south is the one at Thana and to the north the one at Lonavla. For most, it is a place far too inconvenient to travel but many a miracle is known to have occurred for those who have sought blessings in this sacred structure in Kalyan.
Though the walls have turned dark, the Mangalore tiled roof has severe leakage and the structure has become highly dilapidated, this agiary like all others remains special for its magnificent powers. However, it now requires extensive renovation. We call upon all those who care to restore it to donate generously for the purpose. Even a small amount would be significant.
Kindly make out cheques in favor of "The Parsi Zoroastrian Anjuman of Kalyan” and send them to Marzee M. Kerawala, Parsi Anjuman Building, Flat no. 5, Parsi Agiary Compound, Doodhnaka, Kalyan (West), 421301. For any further details or clarifications please contact: Kerawala: 9987567667, Zenobia Z. Dhamodiwala: 9820969719 or Bakhtawar B. Irani: 9819910377.
The Kalyan Anjuman Agiary is the only agiary within a radius of 30 km. The nearest agiary to its south is the one at Thana and to the north the one at Lonavla. For most, it is a place far too inconvenient to travel but many a miracle is known to have occurred for those who have sought blessings in this sacred structure in Kalyan. Though the walls have turned dark, the Mangalore tiled roof has severe leakage and the structure has become highly dilapidated, this agiary like all others remains special for its magnificent powers. However, it now requires extensive renovation. We call upon all those who care to restore it to donate generously for the purpose. Even a small amount would be significant.
Kindly make out cheques in favor of "The Parsi Zoroastrian Anjuman of Kalyan” and send them to Marzee M. Kerawala, Parsi Anjuman Building, Flat no. 5, Parsi Agiary Compound, Doodhnaka, Kalyan (West), 421301. For any further details or clarifications please contact: Kerawala: 9987567667, Zenobia Z. Dhamodiwala: 9820969719 or Bakhtawar B. Irani: 9819910377.
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