Zoroastrian Monajats

16 September, 2008 — zoroastriansnet

A set of 7 Monajats Produced and Sung by Mani Rao

Please click on the links below and enjoy her melodious voice

o-dadgar-o-davar

karoochoon-o-dadgar

saambhal-re-saambhal

bakshish-o-manguch

saras-sauthi-kharo-rahbar

mane-vahala-re-vahala

khudavind-khavind

translation-of-gujarati-songs-by-mani-rao

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Irani Chai Mumbai

12 September, 2008 — zoroastriansnet

Remembering the Irani cafes of Mumbai/Bombay

Irani Chai, Mumbai exists to remember and document, through words and visuals, the Irani cafes of Mumbai. What sits behind the nostalgia for these unmistakably Mumbai social spaces? What are the stories of the families who started them, and what are your recollections of time spent at your favourite Irani? Beyond the fading allure of bentwood chairs and marble tabletops lay a multitude of memories. Irani Chai, Mumbai invites you to share yours. Click here for a great walk into the past lane……….

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Zoroastrian Association of Chicago Silver Jubilee and WZCC ZAC 9/1/2008 Meeting

10 September, 2008 — zoroastriansnet

Last weekend, it was a wonderful show of our community when ZAC, FEZANA celebrated ZAC Dar-e-Meher’s 25th and FEZANA inaugurated its office and WZCC with its vibrant Chicago chapter held its meeting. I am attaching photos of the 25th and the WZCC meeting. Bomi Patel will announce the photos of the FEZANA office inauguration separately.

http://etarapur.tripod.com/zac25thdaremeher
http://etarapur.tripod.com/wzcczac09012008

Please Click here for the writeup prepared by Dolly Dastoor, Editor of FEZANA Journal, on the event.

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Remembering Dastoorji Kookadaroo

9 September, 2008 — Support

Sunday, 7 September, 2008 8:44 PM

 

From: “TZML Eductn” tzml.eductn@gmail.com

 

Message contains attachments :

kookadarooji-part-1-96k-stereo 

kookadarooji-part-2-96k-stereo 

kookadarooji-part-3-96k-stereo 

kookadarooji-part-4-96k-stereo 

 

Baname Khuda!

 

Dear Zarathushti humdins,

 

Today on Behram roj of Farvardin mah is the baj of Dasturji Kookadaroo.

 

We observe this day by a lovely song composed in his memory.

 

This song “Ek Sant thai gaya mahan jenoo Kookadaroo naam” describes the pious nature of Dasturji Kookadaroo. It is said about his holiness and “Amal” (power) acquired from Paav Mahel ceremonies that when the Anjuman Atashbehram in Bombay was going to be newly established the managers began to experience paucity of funds. They could not collect the necessary amount and were disheartened. On coming to know of this Dasturji Kookadaru prayed in the fire temple the whole night, performed various religious ceremonies and through his power and expertise in Alchemy, he produced the requisite quantity of gold which on being given the next day to the managers could fetch the exact amount of shortfall necessary in the funds. Thus like former Dastoors such as Ardaviraf, Tansar, Adarbad Marespand, Nairyosang Dhaval and Meherji Rana, Dastoorji Kookadaru was an equally holy Dastoor possessing Amal. (power of achievement) .

 

For more information about this Zarathushti saint, you may refer
http://tenets.zoroastrianism.com/grtdast33.html 

 

The song is split into 4 parts, hence the 4 MP3 attachments enclosed. The song is from the album produced by Maneckjee Cooper Education Trust and available at their office (possibly) and from Mr. Giara (giara@vsnl.com)

Feedback on the audio quality is welcome. 

 

With best wishes,

from the TZML Education & Information Committee

 
 
 
 

 

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BBC I on Zoroastrianism

8 September, 2008 — zoroastriansnet

BBC I on Zoroastrianism - Nina Wadia

Thanks to Rashid Mehin for forwarding this piece filmed in London, UK

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Zarathushti Culture - A Revival

4 September, 2008 — zoroastriansnet

Dr. Homi Dhalla of World Zarathushti Cultural Foundation has been very kind and magnanimous to share the  Videos taken by them with the community at large. Our sincere thanks to him and his organisation which has worked dedicatedly and selflessly to promote the cause of revival of Zoroastrian (Parsi/Irani) Culture.

Visit often and share this with your friends and family.

INTRODUCTION

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BAHROT CAVES

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SANJAN EXCAVATIONS 2002

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SOLAR CONCENTRATOR

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HISTORY OF THE PARSEES OF INDIA

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STITCHING THE SUDREH

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KUSTI WEAVING

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PAGHDI MAKING

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PRESERVING PARSEE GUJARATI SONGS

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LIBRARY PROJECT

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SAVING OUR MOTHER TONGUE

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PARSEE GUJARATI POETRY

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SETTING GATHIC VERSES TO WESTERN CLASSICAL MUSIC

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CHALK DECORATION

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AVESTAN CALLIGRAPHY

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REVIVING THE ART OF TORAN MAKING

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OUR ZARATHUSHTI ROOTS AND THE SHAHNAMEH

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DAKHMA EXCAVATION AT SANJAN 2004

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Song Zoroastrian (Gujarati) - Mana Maa

1 September, 2008 — Support

To hear the song Mana Maa….Mara Mana Maa…. along with the words, click on the link below:

Courtesy : Rusi  Mistry

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Avesta - Yasna 30.2 - Gatha

19 August, 2008 — zoroastriansnet

Avesta - Yasna 30.2 - Gatha

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Nowruz Gatha recital

19 August, 2008 — zoroastriansnet

Nowruz Gatha recital

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Chaiye Hame Zarthosti

19 August, 2008 — zoroastriansnet

The Zoroastrian Anthem

Parsi / Zoroastrian Anthem in Gujarati

Lyrics:
First Verse
Chhaiye hame Zarthoshti, Re masdayasni nek,
Kul jahan saathe dosti, Rakhiye Neebhavie tek,
Mutthij bhar aa tolo, Sauv elamno shangar,
Re bole bala bolo, Teni sauv nar ne naar,

CHORUS:
O tokhum kyani, O jagmashoor,
O sauv sadgunma saachi ne bharpoor,
Kayam rahi jaalavje, shoobh toojh jhom,
Abadi sathe jivjo Parsi kom,

Second Verse
Baholi sakhawat haethe, je chhe jagat jaaher,
Bahu chanchaalaee saathe, sauv vaat ma maher,
Gujri jaffao bhaari, to pun na chhodyo dharam,
Tethi mali rubyaari, aej kharo chhe bharam,

CHORUS:
O tokhum kyani, O jagmashoor,
O sauv sadgunma saachi ne bharpoor,
Kayam rahi jaalavje, shoobh toojh jhom,
Abadi sathe jivjo Parsi kom,

Third Verse
Sukhdaee stree kelavnee, jaeno deepave bahaar,
Goon naekenee mailavnee, raakhe sookhi sansar,
Poashaknee khoobee kaee, chhe aur jahaan mashoor,
Tae koam nee bannoo thaee, chaiye hame magroor,

CHORUS:
O tokhum kyani, O jagmashoor,
O sauv sadgunma saachi ne bharpoor,
Kayam rahi jaalavje, shoobh toojh jhom,
Abadi sathe jivjo Parsi kom,

Fourth Verse

Jeni Vafadari par, padya nathi kai daag,
Aa raajnee yaari par, ladshe misale vaag,
Nimakhalaalee jaami, te par bani dilsoj,
Aa fej aaje paami, khush tha tu, O “Firoz”

CHORUS:
O tokhum kyani, O jagmashoor,
O sauv sadgunma saachi ne bharpoor,
Kayam rahi jaalavje, shoobh toojh jhom,
Abadi sathe jivjo Parsi kom,

Courtesy : Mazadic on YouTube

Original Composed by Firoz Rustomji Batliwalla

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