Parsi Fire Temple, Secunderabad

Coordinates: 17°26′25″N 78°29′17″E / 17.44028°N 78.48806°E / 17.44028; 78.48806

Parsi Temple at Secunderabad

Parsi Fire Temple is place of worship for the Parsis. Located at MG Road in Secunderabad, the temple is believed to have been consecrated in September 1847.[1] The temple was built by two brothers, Pestonji Meherji and Viccaji Meherji, two Parsi traders who had settled down in Secunderabad. In addition to the temple, the compound also has residential and commercial buildings.[2] The Parsi population in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad is second largest in India outside Mumbai.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Dharmendra Prasad (1986), Social and Cultural Geography of Hyderabad City: A Historical Perspective, Inter-India Publications, p. 86, ISBN 8121000459
  2. ↑ "The oldest fire temple in city". 19 Aug 2013. Retrieved 11 Nov 2014.
  3. ↑ "Saal Mubarak". 19 Aug 2008. Retrieved 11 Nov 2014.
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