{"id":"1893","t":"Parsi Child","t_s":-1,"tags":["3309"],"thumb":{"fid":"1849","styles":{"circle_medium":"circle_medium_1849","circle_mini":"circle_mini_1849"},"ext":"png"},"pics":["1892"],"loc":"3438","loc_map":-1,"body":"<p>Costume of a child from the Parsi community. Originally from the Persian Empire and practitioners of Zoroastrianism, an ancient monotheistic religion, the Parsis settled in Northern India during the 8th century. There they were able to practise their religion freely and developed thriving commercial ventures. Today they continue to play an important role in the economic, political and cultural life of the country.<\/p>\r\n","fav":"1","fav_l":"0","don":"M.P. Mehta","d_y":1931,"d_m":1,"d_d":9,"d_s":-1}