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The temple is adorned with the faravahar (Photo: Tahir Jamal/White Star)
With Nauroz (the Parsi New Year) and Pakistan Day celebrated next week on March 21 and 23 respectively, it is the ideal time to explore Dr Daud Pota Road and Preedy Street: two streets of Saddar, the heart of Karachi – the capital city of the new born state of Pakistan.
The dazzling Fire Temple… The Parsi Dar-e-Meher or Agyari (Fire Temple) is located on Dr Daud Pota Road and was constructed in 1948. Continue reading
