Maneckji Seth Agiary
Maneckji Seth Agiary is the second-oldest Zoroastrian fire temple (or agiary, Gujarati for "house of fire") in Mumbai, India that was constructed in 1735.[1] Banaji Limji Agiary, established in 1709, is the oldest.[2] As in all Zoroastrian temples, non-Parsis are not allowed to enter. The architecture of the building is a mix of Persian and Greek Revival styles, with two lamassus standing guard at the temple entrance.[3]
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The facade of the temple shows a mix of Persian architecture and Greek Revival style.
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The lamassus at the entrance.
References
- "Banaji Limji Agiary: Mumbai's oldest, architectural landmark Banaji Limji Agiary completes 308 years | Mumbai News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Banaji Limji Agiary, Mumbai's oldest fire temple, turns 306". Hindustan Times. April 22, 2015.
- Hinnells, John R. (April 28, 2005). "The Zoroastrian Diaspora: Religion and Migration". OUP Oxford – via Google Books.
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