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Salgirah in Baroda

By Sherene Vakil · March 7-March 20, 2025
Jeru Contractor, trustee of the Sheth Faramji Contractor Adarian in Baroda, spoke about the profound importance of the agiary in the lives of community members while addressing those who had gathered to celebrate the 102nd salgirah on January 28, 2025. Devotees had come to honor the legacy of faith, devotion and preservation of culture that the Adarian has embodied since it was established in 1923, notes an email sent to Parsiana by Sanaya Cooper.






Sheth Faramji Contractor Adarian in Baroda






Above, from l: Jeru Contractor, Nikitin Contractor, Hafeez Contractor, Ervad Khushroo Ghadiali
and dignitaries at the 102nd salgirah of the Contractor Adarian






The event was attended by architect Hafeez Contractor who spoke about the importance of preserving cultural heritage. Trustee Nikitin Contractor in his concluding remarks thanked all supporters of the Adarian. The Contractor family felicitated priests, volunteers and staff in appreciation of their contribution and loyal service. S. V.

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