Parsis Collection

Zorastrian High Priest reciting before the sacred fire. Zorastrians are a remnant of the ancient Iranian
535757 Zorastrian High Priest reciting before the sacred fire. Zorastrians are a remnant of the ancient Iranian fire-worshippers who followed the system of belief founded by Zoraster (c628 BC-c551 BC)

Parsees, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
495566 Parsees, c.1870s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parsis (or Parsees)

Parsee Woman and Child, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
495567 Parsee Woman and Child, c.1870s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Indian costumes, late 19th Century (engraving)
968777 Indian costumes, late 19th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian costumes, late 19th Century)

Parsis in Bombay, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
495564 Parsis in Bombay, c. 1870s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parsis (or Parsees)

India - Parsee Ladies
India - Parsi (Parsee) Ladies chatting on some steps close to a pool in Bombay. A Parsi a member of the larger of the two Zoroastrian communities of the Indian subcontinent

Zoroastrian Boarding School - Devlali, India - The Dining Room at Tea time

A Zoroastrian Man (Parsi)

High Parsi Priest - India
The High Priest of the Parsis (Parsees) - the Zoroastrians - performing a religious ceremony

Parsee Marriage, India
A marriage ceremony among the Parsis (Parsees), followers of Zoroaster, in India. A female sitar player provides a musical accompaniment

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Step back in time and explore the rich cultural heritage of the Parsis, an ancient Iranian community who settled in India during the 1st millennium AD. These captivating late 19th-century black and white photographs offer a glimpse into their daily life. Parsis in Bombay gather to worship the new moon, their sacred symbol of renewal, with the Church Gate Station and the Indian Ocean as their backdrop. Parsis, both men and women, are seen adorned in traditional Indian costumes, reflecting their unique blend of Indian and Persian influences. A Zoroastrian boarding school at Devlali provides education for young Parsis, ensuring the preservation of their ancient faith. And, a high Parsi priest officiates a traditional marriage ceremony, a sacred union rooted in the timeless teachings of Zoroastrianism.