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Bombay Parsees with an Address of Welcome to the Prince, 1876. Creator: Unknown
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Bombay Parsees with an Address of Welcome to the Prince, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Bombay Parsees with an Address of Welcome to the Prince [of Wales], 1876. The future King Edward VII on a royal visit to India. The Parsees constitute the wealthiest and most influential part of the native population, not only in Bombay, but in other towns of Western India. They formerly occupied Surat and the adjacent districts of Guzerat, whither they had come from Persia, or rather from Media and Bactria, and the provinces on the Oxus, north of Afghanistan, after the Mussulman conquest of those provinces. They still cherish the religious faith of the Zend-Avesta, that of the Magi, or priesthood founded by Zoroaster 500 or 600 years before Christ. It is a system of lofty and ascetic morality, connected with a theistic belief not at all irrational, and with a ritual in which fire, that of the sun more especially, is revered as the symbol of the Deity'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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This photograph captures a historic moment in time as the Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII, is warmly welcomed by the Bombay Parsees during his royal visit to India in 1876. The Parsees, a wealthy and influential community in Bombay and other towns of Western India, are depicted here in their traditional attire, extending a heartfelt welcome to the Prince. Originally hailing from Persia, Media, and Bactria, the Parsees settled in the provinces on the Oxus, north of Afghanistan. They have preserved their ancient Zoroastrian faith, which dates back to around 500-600 BC and is rooted in the teachings of the prophet Zoroaster. This system of belief is characterized by its lofty and ascetic morality, theistic belief, and a ritual that reveres fire as a symbol of the divine. The Parsees were once the dominant population in Surat and the Guzerat region. Despite the passage of centuries and the influence of other religions, they have managed to maintain their unique cultural identity. This photograph offers a glimpse into their rich history and the significance of their presence in India during the late 19th century. The description of the Parsees in this photograph is taken from an article in the Illustrated London News published in 1876, which sheds light on their origins, religious practices, and the esteem in which they were held within the Indian society of the time.
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