Parsi Collection

Parsi Fire Temple - Bombay - Zoroastrians
Parsi Fire Temple - Mumbai (Bombay) - Zoroastrians

Parsi Fire Temple in Baku, Azerbaijan. Zoroastrianism is a religion and philosophy based on the teachings of prophet Zoroaster (aka Zarathustra)

Parsi Fire Temple - Mumbai, India
Parsi (Indian Zoroastrian) Fire Temple at Bombay (Mumbai, India), possibly on a Parsi Holiday. Date: circa 1910s

Bapsy Pavry
Miss Bapsy Pavry, later Marchioness of Winchester and author of " The Heroines of Ancient Persia". She was the daughter of the Parsi High Priest of Bombay

Sir Manockjee Cursetjee at the Social Science Congress, 1850
3477975 Sir Manockjee Cursetjee at the Social Science Congress, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Manockjee Cursetjee (1808-1887)

'Parsee of Bombay; From Bombay to Kosseir: The Red Sea, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Parsee of Bombay; From Bombay to Kosseir: The Red Sea, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Bombay Parsees with an Address of Welcome to the Prince, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Bombay Parsees with an Address of Welcome to the Prince [of Wales], 1876. The future King Edward VII on a royal visit to India

Parsi Priest, British India
3788836 Parsi Priest, British India; (add.info.: Parsi Priest, British India. Colorized photo early 20th century. The Parsi (Zoroastrian)

Mrs Ratan Tata, three studio portraits wearing sari
Mrs Ratan Tata, three studio portraits in sari and sari blouse, and pearls. Captioned, A Parsee Leader of English Society, and Mrs Ratan Tata

Shapurji Saklatvala, British Communist politician
Shapurji Saklatvala (1874-1936), British politician of Indian Parsi background. He belonged to both the Labour Party and the Communist Party of Great Britain

Parsees of Bombay; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. Creator: C. B. Low
Parsees of Bombay; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. [Parsi men from what is now Mumbai, India]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Parsee Lady; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. Creator: C. B. Low
Parsee Lady; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. [Parsi woman and child, India]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Parsee Children, Bombay; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. Creator: C. B. Low
Parsee Children, Bombay; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. [Parsi children from what is now Mumbai, India]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Dadabhai Naoroji, The Grand Old Man of India, 1914 (b / w photo)
498770 Dadabhai Naoroji, The Grand Old Man of India, 1914 (b/w photo) by Bourne & Shepherd (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Parsi Family in Bombay (Mumbai), c. 1910 (black and white photo)
KDC397361 A Parsi Family in Bombay (Mumbai), c.1910 (black and white photo) by Bourne & Shepherd (19th-20th century); Private Collection

Parsee Towers of Silence (colour litho)
980508 Parsee Towers of Silence (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

c. 1880s India - Parsi merchant

Parsee or Parsi women, India
19th century vintage photograph: Parsee or Parsi women, India

Parsi priest performing a ceremony (colour photo)
3096540 Parsi priest performing a ceremony (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parsi priest performing a ceremony)

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)

Consecration of a Parsee Priest (b / w photo)
1627250 Consecration of a Parsee Priest (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Consecration of a Parsee Priest)

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)

A Parsi Lady, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
A Parsi Lady, c1930s. Indian woman, a member of the Zoroastrian community. Postcard. [D. Macropolo & Co. Calcutta, India]

A Parsi family, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
A Parsi family, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

A Persian Parsi family, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Parsee Fire Temple, Bombay, India, early 20th century. The Parsees are the largest Zoroastrian community on the Indian subcontinent

Parsis worshipping the New Moon, Bombay, India, 1903. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Parsis worshipping the New Moon, Bombay, India, 1903. A Parsi (sometimes spelled Parsee), is a member of a close-knit Zoroastrian community based primarily in India

Zoroastrian High Priest reciting before the sacred fire, 19th century. Zoroastrians are a remnant of the ancient Iranian fire-worshippers who followed the system of belief founded by Zoroaster

People of India in traditional attire
Parsi woman of Bombay, and a man and woman from east India or Singapore in native dress, 1800s. Antique hand-colored print

Mrs Tata by Lallie Charles
First wife of Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (R.D. Tata, 18561926), Parsi businessman who played a pivotal role in the growth of the Tata Group in India

Pet Lion at Company in Aden, Yemen
Pet Lion at Messrs Cowasjee Dinshaw & Bros. Company at Aden, Yemen. " Mr Lion with some members of the staff of the firm"

The Parsi (Zoroastrian) Tower of Silence at Deolali, India. The name of the town is the source of the British slang noun " doolally tap", loosely meaning " camp fever"

India - Parsee Beauty
A Parsee (Parsi) Beauty of India Date: circa 1910

Members of a Parsee theatre company, India
Group photo, members of a Parsee (Parsi) theatre company, India. Groups of this kind toured around northern India, offering a combination of drama and music

Parsee Tower of Silence, Malabar Hill, Bombay, India
Parsee Tower of Silence, Malabar Hill, Bombay (Mumbai), India. Date: circa 1905

Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, 1st Baronet
Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, Indian industrialist and benefactor. Date: 1856

Parsi gentlewoman, Bombay (Mumbai), India. Date: circa 1890s

Parsi Gentleman, India, in a studio photo. Date: circa 1890s

INDIA: FAMILY PORTRAIT. A Parsi wedding party in India, late 19th or early 20th century

A Native Charity in Bombay: Mr. P. H. Cama, Parsi Merchant
A Native Charity in Bombay: Mr. P.H. Cama, Parsi Merchant. (Left); the Cama Obstetric Hospital, Bombay, India (Right)

INDIA: FAMILY PORTRAIT, c1890. Portrait of a Parsi family in India. Photographed, c1890

A Native Charity In Bombay: Mr. P. h. Cama
A Native Charity In Bombay: Mr. P.h. Cama, Parsi Merchant. (left); The Cama Obstetric Hospital, Bombay, India (right)

Parsi Athletes - Calcutta
Parsi (Zoroastrian) Athletes in Calcutta, India. Date: circa 1910s

Parsi Fire Temple in Bombay
Parsi (Zoroastrian) Fire Temple in Bombay. Zoroastrianism is a religion and philosophy based on the teachings of prophet Zoroaster (aka Zarathustra)

A Parsi Priest
A Parsi (Zoroastrian) Priest. Zoroastrianism is a religion and philosophy based on the teachings of prophet Zoroaster (aka Zarathustra), probably founded some time before the 6th century BC in Iran

Zoroastrian Tower of Silence
A Parsi (Zoroastrian) Tower of Silence in India. These towers or Dakhma are circular, raised structures used by Zoroastrians for exposure of the dead and hence consumption by vultures

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"Parsi: A Journey through the Rich Heritage and Culture" The Parsi community, known for their vibrant traditions and deep-rooted history, has left an indelible mark on various parts of the world. From the iconic Parsi Fire Temple in Bombay to its counterpart in Baku, Azerbaijan, these sacred places stand as a testament to the Zoroastrian faith that binds this community together. One notable figure who exemplifies the spirit of Parsis is Bapsy Pavry. Her contributions to society have been invaluable, reflecting the values upheld by her fellow community members. Another prominent name is Mrs Ratan Tata, whose grace and elegance shine through three stunning studio portraits where she dons a traditional sari. Parsis have also made their mark in politics with figures like Shapurji Saklatvala, a British Communist politician who fought tirelessly for social justice. Their influence extends beyond politics; they have also contributed greatly to art and culture. The Tower of Silence in Mumbai stands as a solemn reminder of one unique aspect of Zoroastrian burial customs - where bodies are laid out to be consumed by vultures. This practice reflects their belief in maintaining harmony with nature even after death. Not only do Parsis leave their mark on land but also on sea - as seen by Mrs Tata's captivating portrait captured by Lallie Charles at Aden Company with her pet lion beside her. Such eccentricities highlight the diverse experiences encountered by this extraordinary community throughout history. Parsees' love for theater can be witnessed through images capturing members of Parsee theatre companies from India. These performers brought joy and entertainment to audiences while preserving cultural heritage through storytelling. As we delve into historical records such as "Parsees of Bombay; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast" created in 1875 by C. B Low or admire portraits like "Parsee Lady, " we gain insights into how this remarkable community has evolved over time.