Seth Viccaji Meherji & Seth Pestonji Meherji Dar-e-Meher (Old Parsi Fire Temple), Secunderabad, celebrated its 173rd Salgreh on 31st July, 2020. (It was consecrated on Roj Behram, Mah Asfandarmad, 12th September, 1847.)
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