Bhikha Behram Well

Tucked away at the intersection of Veer Nariman Road and Bhaurao Patil Marg lies bhikha Behram Well. This spot usually goes unnoticed in the daily hustle and bustle of the city. Its story begins in 1715 with a poor man turned philanthropist named bhikha Behramji. A young and penniless Behramji was captured by the Marathas on his way from Bharuch to Bombay. Once released, he established trade relations in the Fort and became a successful businessman. Later in life, Behramji decided to give back to the city he had come to call home. Moved by a divine dream and the community’s need for clear water, he dug a well.

bhikha Behram Well soon became essential for travellers and locals alike, and a shallow water trough was built alongside it for cattle and horses. When public wells in Bombay produced salty water, this one continued to provide sweet water. During the 1896 bubonic plague, it was one of the few wells not sealed or contaminated.

The well water is prized for its sweetness and purity, and the site is sacred to the Parsi community, serving as a place for prayer and congregation. The physical structure of the well is now canopied, but taps outside remain open to the public.