Zoroastrians Collection

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

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

Wedding ceremony among the ancient Persian Zoroastrians. The bride and groom kneel on a bed between two priests. A priest throws rice for fertility while female a musician plays a lute

Initiation ceremony of disciples of Zoroastrianism
Initiation ceremonies of gabr or disciples of Zoroastrianism in ancient Persia. A priest pours water in a babys mouth, washes a child and holds another over a pyre. Iniziazione de Guebri

Ateseh-Gah, Indians Devoted to the Cult of Fire, Baku, plate 44 from a book
STC92672 Ateseh-Gah, Indians Devoted to the Cult of Fire, Baku, plate 44 from a book on the Caucasus, engraved by Leroux, pub

Pyre with Persian priests, illustration from Il Costumo Antico e Moderno
CHT243025 Pyre with Persian priests, illustration from Il Costumo Antico e Moderno by Giulio Ferrario, Milan, 1819-1834 (coloured engraving) by Biasioli

Festival of the New Year in Ancient Persia at the Temple of Sacred Fire (chromolitho)
735547 Festival of the New Year in Ancient Persia at the Temple of Sacred Fire (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Historical views of Persia (Iran)
6337995 Historical views of Persia (Iran) by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Persia (Iran)

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"

Zoroastrian Fire Temple Baku, Azerbaijan
Zoroastrian Fire Temple (Ateshgah), Surakhani, Baku, Azerbaijan. Abandoned when oil and gas was found in the locality, the site has been prefectly preserved and is now a national heritage monumnet

2662509; out of copyright

Winged symbol of Ahura Mazda, worshipped by the Zoroastrians. Persepolis: Royal Audience Hall of Darius, c500 BC

Seated figure of King with servant, beneath the winged symbol of Ahura Mazda, worshipped by the Zoroastrians. Persepolis: Royal Audience Hall of Darius, c.500 BC

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

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

Zoroastrian Boarding School - Devlali, India - The Dining Room at Tea time

Parsee Marriage Ceremony
Marriage ceremony among the Parsees (Zoroastrians) in Bombay State

Zoroastrian Fire Worship
Fire worship among the Zoroastrians (Parsees), originating in Persia. This scene is at Baku, in Azerbaijan

Zoroastrian High Priest
The High Priest of the Gaures or Zoroastrians, the remants of the ancient fire worshippers of Persia, reciting from his ritual before the sacred fire

Zoroastrian Fireworship
FIRE WORSHIP of the Zoroastrians (Zoroaster lived 6th century BC)

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Zoroastrians, also known as Parsis, are followers of the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism. One of their most sacred places is the Parsi Fire Temple in Bombay, where they gather to worship and offer prayers to Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity in their faith. In Aden, Yemen, a surprising sight awaits visitors at a company - a pet lion. This unique bond between humans and animals reflects the deep respect for nature that Zoroastrians hold dear. The Parsee Towers of Silence stand as solemn reminders of Zoroastrian burial customs. These circular structures were used to expose deceased bodies to vultures and other scavengers, following the belief that this method would prevent pollution of natural elements such as earth or fire. Historical views of Persia (Iran) showcase the rich cultural heritage associated with Zoroastrianism. From magnificent palaces to intricate artwork, these images depict a civilization deeply influenced by its religious beliefs. Wedding ceremonies among ancient Persian they were grand affairs filled with rituals and traditions symbolizing purity and unity. The couple exchanged vows under the blessings of fire and witnessed by family members who held great importance in upholding ancestral customs. Initiation ceremonies played a crucial role in welcoming new disciples into Zoroastrianism. Through purification rituals and teachings from priests called Mobeds, individuals embraced this faith's principles centered around good thoughts, good words, and good deeds. Ateseh-Gah in Baku showcases Indians devoted to the cult of fire within Azerbaijan's capital city. This place serves as an important center for spiritual practices related to fire worship within Indian communities residing there. Illustrations from "Il Costumo Antico e Moderno" depict pyres with Persian priests performing sacred rites. These visuals provide glimpses into ancient ceremonial practices carried out by dedicated clergy members who served as intermediaries between mortals and divine forces.