M Pallonji

Doongerwadi upkeep

Bombay doongerwadi’s Bisni dakhma is to be again put into operation following a hama anjuman jashan scheduled for January 17, 2021. A portion of the 177-year-old structure was reportedly on the verge of collapse. "Aapré samajta hata ké donation dharradharr aavsé (we thought donations would come fast and furious)” but that was not the case, Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) trustee Kersi Randeria told Parsiana on January 12. "Among the first persons to come forward was (The Parsee Voice editor) Rita Doctor,” he added. "We continued to work with limited resources…funds trickled in,” said Randeria. The renovation involved cleaning and rebuilding......



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