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Our Trustees

Meet the dedicated individuals who guide and preserve the sacred traditions of Shri Pak Goti Adarian Saheb, ensuring our heritage continues for future generations.

Board of Trustees

The temple's trustees have included respected families such as the Modi, Wadia, Palia, Bhacca, and Dotiwala families, who have served with dedication and devotion for generations.

  • Tehmuras Modi

    Tehmuras Modi

    President

    A devoted member of the Davar Modi family, committed to upholding the sacred traditions and ensuring the temple's continued spiritual service to the community.

  • Zawareh Wadia

    Zawareh Wadia

    Managing Trustee

    Representing the esteemed Wadia family, dedicated to preserving the rich heritage and maintaining the sacred fire for future generations.

  • Dr. Sarosh Bhacca

    Dr. Sarosh Bhacca

    Trustee

    A distinguished member of the Bhacca family, bringing wisdom and dedication to the stewardship of our sacred temple.

  • Gul Palia

    Gul Palia

    Trustee

    Representing the Palia family's longstanding commitment to the temple's welfare and the preservation of Zoroastrian traditions.

  • Yasmin Dotiwala

    Yasmin Dotiwala

    Trustee

    A devoted trustee from the Dotiwala family, working to ensure the continuity of our sacred rituals and community programs.

  • Ryan Modi

    Rayan Modi

    Trustee

    A dedicated young member of the Davar Modi family, bringing fresh perspective while honoring the sacred traditions of our temple.

Our Panthaky

Er. Meherzad Turel - Panthaky

Er. CA. Meherzad Turel

Panthaky

The Turel family (originally known as "Velati") has served as the Panthakis (priests and caretakers) of the Adarian for eight generations. Their dedication—especially during floods, when they protected and relocated the sacred fire to safety—has been recorded with reverence.

The family's lineage of priests includes

  1. Ervad Rustamji
  2. Ervad Jamasji
  3. Ervad Khurshedji
  4. Ervad Dadabhai
  5. Ervad Dorabji
  6. Ervad Nariman
  7. Ervad Jamshedji
  8. Ervad Parvez

This spiritual service continues to the present day under the guidance of Er. Meherzad Turel, who maintains the ancient traditions with devotion and care.

Support Our Sacred Mission

Help our trustees preserve the sacred fire and ancient traditions for future generations.