The annual Ava Mahina-nu-Jashan was performed at the Seth Edulji Rustomji Soonawalla Agiary, located at Mahim, on 7th April, 2024 (Mah-Ava, Roj-Astad), with a Jashan led by Panthaky Er. Kersasp Sidhwa, accompanied by Er. Adil Desai. The ceremony was attended by a large number of devotees. After the Jashan a Humbundagi was performed in the […]
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Fire At Contractor Baug, Mahim
On 14th December, 2019, Mahim’s Contractor Baug reported a fire breaking out in the Godrej Foundation Building’s electrical mains, on the ground floor. Baug residents acted immediately to contain the fire which started at 10:45 am, even as building residents evacuated their flats for safety. A fire brigade was called and the fire was successfully doused […]
Contractor Baug Celebrates X’mas
Navajbai Contractor Baug (NCBZCA) Mahim, celebrated Christmas with gusto on 21st December, 2018. Organised by President Mehernosh Sidikala and Committee Members, Jeroo Mehta; Monaz Gadiwala and Aurophy, the tenants were treated to an evening of fun performances by children; with games of Housie and Lucky Dip, and concluded with a sumptuous dinner.
Know Your Bombay
CST: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), formerly called Victoria Terminus (VT), is a UNESCO Heritage Site, built by British architect, FW Stevens, in 1888, during the British Raj. It’s an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture. The entrance of VT carry two columns, one with a lion (representing Great Britain) and the other with a […]
Jasan And Gambhar At Soonawalla Agiary
Trustees of Mahim’s Soonawalla Agiary organized the annual Dae Mahino Jasan and Gambhar on 21st May, 2017, at the premises. The Satum ceremony, followed by the Jasan ceremony was performed by Er. Soli Motafaram and Er. Kersasp Balsara. Following a round of chasni and Humbandagi, there was an interactive session between the attendees and the […]
Soonawalla Agiary’s Celebrates 104th Salgreh
Seth Edulji Rustomji Soonawalla Agiary at Mahim celebrated its 104th Salgreh on 30th April, 2017 (Roj Sarosh, Mah Adar), with a Jasan ceremony on behalf of the Trustees, led by the Panthaky, Er. Kersasp Sidhva, along with thirteen mobeds, creating a divinely atmosphere. The jasan witnessed a mix of four generations of Mobeds, ranging between […]
Know Your Bombay! – 24th December 2016
Portuguese Church The Church of Our Lady of Salvation, popularly referred to as Portuguese Church, was built in 1596 by the Portuguese Franciscans who called it Nossa Senhora da Salvaçao. It is one of Mumbai’s oldest churches located at Dadar. The present structure designed by famous Indian architect Charles Correa, was constructed between 1974 […]