Celebrating over 20 years of
Preservation & Education
Since 1999
Welcome to the Parzor foundation for the Preservation of Vulnerable Human Heritage.
The Preservation of Culture and Heritage in an increasingly mono-cultural world is the challenge facing communities in this millennium. The Parzor Foundation aims to create awareness of the age-old co-existence of cultures through research and revival of India’s multicultural heritage. The Parsi-Zoroastrians are a distinct thread in the tapestry of Indian culture, and PARZOR, with its special focus on Parsi-Zoroastrianism heritage, facilitates preservation and education through socio-cultural, scientific research projects, workshops, exhibitions and publications.
Parzor Foundation is a not-for-profit organization following the aims and principles of UNESCO.
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Ecology & Society
Ecology & Conservation Ava Rituals Festivals
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Parzor has tied up with Google arts & Culture to bring online exhibitions to life. Check them out using the links below.
An Introductory exhibition on the Parsi-Zoroastrians: Weaving a story of Culture, Continuity and Change
Be a part of our Journey
Donate Antiquities
Parzor has long been a custodian of Parsi-Zoroastrian culture, and we could help you know more about your heritage.
Would you like to know more about a family heirloom? Would you like to donate an object to Parzor?
A Bhabha Tanchoi was kindly bought by a group of people at the Bhabha auction and donated to Parzor’s textile collection.
This photograph, donated by Roshan Patel of Hyderabad, is of Dara Shahpurji Chenai presenting Nazarana to H.H. the Nizam Mehboob Ali Pasha, 1904. In her will Roshan Patel donated a considerable sum of money to Parzor Foundation for its work.
On her 100th birthday, Jer Kutar of USA requested all her family and friends to donate money for a community cause. Originally from Navsari, Jer, collected and sent all of this money to Parzor trusting us to restore the portraits of the Meherjirana Library in Navsari.
Donate in Kind
Parzor is a non-government non-profit organization that works independently based solely on charitable funding. Your contribution may help preserve a community heirloom, organize an event or support a Parsi family in their medical expenses.
To make a contribution, please contact us with the button below.
Donate in Kind
Parzor is a non-government non-profit organization that works independently based solely on charitable funding. Your contribution may help preserve a community heirloom, organize an event or support a Parsi family in their medical expenses.
To make a contribution, please contact us with the button below.
Anton Zykov has been working with Parzor during his research at Oxford and now at the Sorbonne where he is researching Parsi Gujarati as a dialect with the help of Parzor in India.
Perin Pudumjee of Pune helped Parzor research by working with Priests across India to create this intricate image of the 1001 Names of Ahura Mazda in Avestan Calligraphy for the Exhibition Threads of Continuity: Zoroastrian Life & Culture.
Research with Parzor
Parzor Foundation, and Dr Shernaz Cama, have assisted and guided many researchers study and write about the Parsi-Zoroastrian community and other areas of socio-cultural study. Parzor has had a symbiotic relationship with its researchers, sharing the Foundation’s resources and expanding its knowledge base and branching out into diverse but related areas of study.
Parzor Events
Parzor hosts multiple Live workshops to help improve your daily life. Look through the calendar below to explore events you would like to attend.
Upcoming Events
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Past Events
Going Back to our Roots: Discovering Iran- A Unique Drive through Persia
For lovers of vintage cars and travel, join us to learn about Hormazd’s motoring and adventures in Iran.
Wish to host an event with PARZOR?
If you are an Organization or Professional looking to host an event or Live Workshop, please use the form here to submit a short proposal.
Latest News & Updates
UN NGO 65th Virtual Forum, Committee on the Status of Women
On 26th March 2021, Parzor participated in the UN NGO 65th Virtual Forum, Committee on the Status of Women (CSW), New York. We believe that this session helped widen knowledge
Celebrating 70 Years of Iran and India
India-Iran relations marked by meaningful, old and firm interactions span close to 70 years. The two countries shared a border till 1947 and share several common features in their language,
Obituary
Mobed-e-Mobedyan Mehraban Firouzgary Even when he was Head Priest and the most respected Iranian Mobedyan, Mehraban Firouzgary just wanted to be known as a simple priest. His voice recited Zoroastrian
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