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Khada Parsi Statue in Mumbai

A notable cast-iron statue, known as Khada Parsi, stands at a traffic junction in Mumbai's Byculla area.

The statue depicts Seth Cursetjee Manockjee, a Parsi businessman and philanthropist, and was commissioned by his son as a tribute. Installed in 1867, it is believed to be the third statue of an Indian person erected in Mumbai.

The statue is mounted on a tall Corinthian pillar, featuring four mermaids at the base that act as fountains, and four lamps above them. The name 'Khada Parsi' translates to 'Standing Parsi', with some locals also calling it 'Khara Parsi' or 'True Parsi'.

The statue has been restored and is a recurring subject in historical stories, literature, and paintings, remaining an iconic monument in the city.

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