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Capturing the vibrance of the Parsi/Irani Zoroastrians with watercolours; Series titled: Soul of Fire |
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15/08/2026

Happy Nowruz!
Our consecrated fires symbolise the life force of all existence and flourishing creation. They are served by ordained priests with devotion, manthras recited with conviction and the earthly offering of wood.
Within a square sanctum, the ever-burning fire is seated in a metal vase placed on a throne of stone which is purified by water stored in metal pots. Swords and a bull-headed mace adorn the walls as weapons guarding the Atash Padshah; the divine spark that anchors antiquity to the present, and for me inspires new possibilities.
This painting of a Kebla (sanctum) refers an exhibit which is a close replica of the chamber of the Anjuman Atash Behram in Mumbai. The exhibit is hosted at the Framji Dadabhoy Alpaiwalla Museum along with rare manuscripts, artifacts and a display of Zarthoshti heritage. Funded by Dr Cyrus Poonawalla, this Kebla was originally created for the exhibition ‘The Everlasting Flame: Zoroastrianism in History and Imagination’ in 2013, UK.
This ‘18 x 24” Watercolour painting is a part of my ongoing series Soul of Fire. The paintings capture, appreciate and celebrate the quintessential essence of our illustrious and eclectic Zoroastrian community which has been thriving in India for centuries.

18/07/2026

Across the globe the hand fastening ceremony is a typical wedding ritual in several cultures. Either right or left hands are clasped and wound by fabric or thread or ribbon.
‘Hathevaro’ is the Parsee ‘wedding handshake’, in which the officiating priest binds the right hands of the couple with a cotton thread.
This ‘9 x 12” Watercolour painting is a part of my ongoing series Soul of Fire. This collection is created to capture, appreciate and celebrate the quintessential essence of our illustrious and eclectic Zoroastrian community which has been thriving in India for centuries.

11/06/2026

Three strands of tail hair (varas) from a white, unblemished bull; the sacred Varasyaji, are wound on a metallic ring, then tied in a reef knot.
In inner liturgical ceremonies, this ring is an alat (ritual implement) placed on a tray through which the Haoma juice is strained. The strands of hair represent the beneficial animal kingdom and embody the principle of an intentional good mind.
Since the ancient Avestan era, beyond utility, ritual implements indicate significant aspects of the cosmos. The selection of these implements can be noted as the outcome of an active pursuit of knowledge by our ancestors. And the application of their wisdom gifted us Zarthoshti ceremonies which, by their enactment seek the prosperity and protection of the world.
This ‘9 x 12” Watercolour painting is a part of my ongoing series Soul of Fire. Through art I hope to capture, appreciate and celebrate the quintessential essence of our illustrious and eclectic Zoroastrian community which has been thriving in India for centuries.

19/05/2026

The plaque at the entrance of this Agiary states that it was consecrated on May 19, 1881.
The architecture of this Bai Pirojbai Dadabhoy Manekji Vatcha Agiary is archaic yet distinct among the many heritage structures of the Dadabhai Naoroji road in Mumbai. The entrance is guarded with two imposing Lamassus which are called Godhas in Parsi Gujarati. These stone sculptures are carved in the mythical form of half-man and half-bull, with large eagle wings. Their stately crowned faces have watched the busy transition of sunlit Old Bombay, for one hundred and forty-five years.
This 18” x 24” Watercolour painting is a part of my ongoing series Soul of Fire. Through art I hope to capture, appreciate and celebrate the quintessential essence of our illustrious and eclectic Zoroastrian community which has been thriving in India for centuries.

20/04/2026

An active, electric and luminous force; our Atash is a living flame of Zoroastrianism and commands an exalted throne in Zarthoshti ceremonies.
This painting depicts the purification of the ‘Atash nu Khwan’; a square stone slab on which stands the Afarganyu with the Fire. The chief officiating priest first cleans both hands with pav (purified) water. Reciting a formula of prayers offering homage to the Fire, he washes the stone moving from south, then west, north and returning to face the east. His pav hand is immersed into the pot to hold and lift it, while water is poured. The act is undertaken at the beginning of the Vendidad ceremony and a few other inner liturgical rites.
This ritual has been performed by generations of mobeds for millennia. Their ever-burning flame of faith keeping alive our sacred Zarthoshti Atash, is an admirable commitment.
This 18” x 24” Watercolour painting is a part of my ongoing series 'Soul of Fire'. Through art I hope to capture, appreciate and celebrate the quintessential essence of our illustrious and eclectic Zoroastrian community which has been thriving in India for centuries.

21/03/2026

This painting is a Nowroz wish; May you celebrate many moments that prompt the riotous delight of twirling to the 'birdie dance'.
The birdie dance, almost a norm at Navjotes and Weddings, is a surrender to unrestrained joy for all generations. And perhaps that's a fitting sentiment to welcome the blossoms of spring.
This 18” x 24” Watercolour painting is a part of my ongoing series Soul of Fire. Through art I hope to capture, appreciate and celebrate the quintessential essence of our illustrious and eclectic Zoroastrian community which has been thriving in India for centuries.

13/03/2026

The ‘Parsi Gate’, erected over a century ago has two five-metre high stone columns with elaborately carved Zoroastrian motifs. Here, Parsis will celebrate Ava roj, Ava Mahino in ten days with lively festivities.
These columns predate the construction of Marine Drive. They were built by philanthropists Pallonji Mistry and Bhagojisheth Keer in 1915, Since then, descending the few stone steps, generations of Mumbaikars have made offerings to the sea.
The Heritage Grade IIA structure was relocated about 75 metres away from the original site due to the construction of the coastal road. Conservation experts had dismantled the pillars by separating each stone ridge. The over five-ton pillars were reassembled at the new location. Plaques at the base of the pillars highlight the religious and cultural heritage.
This 14” x 20” Watercolour painting is a part of my ongoing series Soul of Fire. Through art I hope to capture, appreciate and celebrate the quintessential essence of our illustrious and eclectic Zoroastrian community which has been thriving in India for centuries.

02/02/2026

There comes a day when milk teeth fall off, when your very own full patru is served and when a lifelong stand is taken for a bright red raspberry bubbly. That moment on, every patru sparks deep thoughts over surrendering to the temptation of second helpings.

Jamva Chalo Ji!
This 12” x 16” Watercolour painting is a part of my ongoing series Soul of Fire. Through art I hope to capture, appreciate and celebrate the quintessential essence of our illustrious and eclectic Zoroastrian community which has been thriving in India for centuries.

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