I would like to draw the attention of readers to the fact that Parsi dharamshalas were built across India for the benefit of Parsis, primarily for cheap accommodation while travelling across the country. There are so many listed on the websites, but their very existence has long been forgotten. In fact, one is surprised to learn that we have dharamshalas in Mt Abu, Agra and Panchgani.
Most of us would only be aware that Gujarat and Bombay have dharamshalas where the poor or sick reside, but that’s not true. There are many Parsi cottages and blocks which have old-world charm and......