Maneckji Seth Agiary

Maneckji Seth Agiary is the second-oldest Zoroastrian fire temple (or agiary, Gujarati for "house of fire") in Mumbai, India, 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]

The facade of the temple shows a mix of Persian architecture and Greek Revival style.
The lamassus at the entrance.

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References
  1. Bharucha, Nauzer (23 April 2017). "Banaji Limji Agiary: Mumbai's oldest, architectural landmark Banaji Limji Agiary completes 308 years". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 July 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  2. "Banaji Limji Agiary, Mumbai's oldest fire temple, turns 306". Hindustan Times. 22 April 2015. Archived from the original on 30 June 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  3. Hinnells, John R. (28 April 2005). The Zoroastrian Diaspora: Religion and Migration. OUP Oxford. ISBN 9780191513503. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2020 – via Google Books.


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