J. J. Agiary’s salgirah

On the occasion of the 170th salgirah of the Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy Agiary in Poona on November 29, 2013, industrialist Darius Forbes inaugurated the newly refurbished air-conditioned multipurpose hall. A maachi was offered followed by a jashan performed in the open courtyard of the Agiary’s compound by the panthaky, Ervad Kaipashin Raimalwalla, who was accompanied by 10 other mobeds from various agiaries in the city, mentions a write-up received from Meher M. Anklesaria, chairman of the local managing committee of the fire temple. As chief guests, Forbes and his wife Maharukh were welcomed by Sir Jamsetjee and Lady Delara Jejeebhoy.

Centrally located, the Agiary has over the years served the Zoroastrian community not only in bringing them solace and peace but also as a popular venue for navjotes and weddings. With the new multi-purpose hall, which would be ideal for small functions of up to 100 guests, there is an additional community facility, the write-up notes.
As part of its ongoing endeavor to improve and beautify the surroundings, the Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy Poona Fire Temple Fund is in the process of constructing a modern residential facility within the Agiary’s compound. To be named Maneck Baug, this will have six self-contained air-conditioned rooms, serving as a boon for patrons residing outside Poona. For inquiries, the manager Hoshidar Yazdabadi may be contacted by telephone at 09175618091, the write-up mentions.