After over two years of tedious restoration work, the iconic 150-year-old “Khada Parsi” statue, a Grade I heritage monument in Mumbai. The 40-feet tall, cast-iron monument has a statue of Seth Cursetjee Manockjee (1763-1845), a nineteenth century Parsi businessman-education reformer, perched atop a Corinthian pillar with sculptures of four mermaids surrounding the base.

The iconic 150-year-old statue, a Grade I heritage monument in Mumbai.It is 40-feet tall, cast-iron monument has a statue of Seth Cursetjee Manockjee (1763-1845), a nineteenth century Parsi businessman-education reformer, perched atop a Corinthian pillar with sculptures of four mermaids surrounding the The statue is popularly known as 'Khada Parsi Statue'.

one of the heritage statues of mumbai . presently located at Byculla Fire Brigade junction. the statue is made of bronze and was erected in the memory of cursettji maneckji , a Parsi business doyen, by his son in 1860. the decoration and the pillar on which it stands are beautifully designed in bronze. the statue was erected at Nagpada junction and later shifted to the present location. BMC has carried out restoration work of the statue to remind its past glory. the statue though is located at a very busy junction and its beauty cannot be seen unless you visit in the night or early morning. the chandeliers are not working since long time.

The iconic heritage landmark called “Khada Parsi” at byculla bridge. If we compare the present picture with the original, we will come to know the state of utter neglect. There was a fountain at the bottom just like Flora fountain which is dry and does not work anymore. One the lamps has been stolen and has never been replaced. The hawkers sit around it. Due to the increased pollution from the vehicles, its brass work has been corroded.

A whopping Rs 2 crore was spent to restore it in 2014. Four years later, the iconic Khada Parsi statue standing at the traffic intersection of Byculla Bridge has again lost its glow, literally The lamps, a key feature of the 40-feet tall statue that was originally installed in the 1860s, do not light up anymore in the absence of supply of gas. The local ward office said that they cannot ensure piped gas supply for the lanterns without the approval of the fire brigade. A letter has been written to the fire brigade, which is yet to issue an NOC

This Statue Belongs to one of the greatest Parsi person who help Mumbai's infrastructure It's in between two briged Near Byculla Fire Brigade

The beautiful base of a statue buried so cruelly hidden from sight between two unimaginably ugly fly overs in Byculla.

This Parsee gentleman Mr. Khurshedji Maneckji was a pioneer and visionary in starting education for girls. Hats off to this man.

“Khada Parsi” statue, a Grade I heritage monument in Mumbai, ... Standing tall at the busy Byculla flyover junction, it is the only cast-iron statue in the city ..

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A landmark historical place in South Mumbai. Recently renovated 2 years back with polised wrought iron and cast iron. It has iconic large lampshade that are a treat to watch. Need to be well maintained and clear the slum dwellers near it, that tarnish it's magestic Beauty.

One of the heritage monument in Mumbai. 150 years old khada Parsi Statue.

Reconstructed recently. Previous one was good too

This Statue is at Middle of Road exact opposite of Bhaykhala Fire Brigade. Any one can see by Passing from this road. No one can easily notice this Statue bcoz of Y bridge of bhyculla, this statue got sandwiched between Flyover bridge. This Statue of Manockjee Cursetjee (also Manakji Kharshedji Shroff. All details about him and his Work you can get easily on Wikipedia..

Our Indian Art After over two years of tedious restoration work, the iconic 150-year-old “Khada Parsi” statue, a Grade I heritage monument in Mumbai. The 40-feet tall, cast-iron monument has a statue of Seth Cursetjee Manockjee (1763-1845), a nineteenth century Parsi businessman-education reformer, perched atop a Corinthian pillar with sculptures of four mermaids surrounding the base.

Statue is belong to Old BOMBAY Parsi community. They have role in mumbai 's every where u can see j.j.masina and many more hospital is given by them in charity

No tickets required. U cannot enter the place. It's restricted. Can see from outside enclosure only.

Beautiful old historical statue but the footpath peoples made their sorroundings dirty.

Grade 1 heritage structure, was restored in 2014, it has gas lanterns, but are not lit up, as noc from fire brigade is not received.

There no sort of waiting time it is located and people watch it anc leave

Its a road junction statue, opposite to Byculla Fire Brigade.