Jashan
JASHAN
(The Parsi Version)The word Jashan means an important occasion or an important event and the communal ceremony performed to commemorate or celebrate this occasion is also called Jashan. During this ceremony we praise Ahura Mazda and invoke the Amesha Spentas and the Fravashis.
Types of Jashans
- Zinderavan : This Jashan is performed at seasonal festivals such as Gahambars, auspicious occasions such as birthdays and historical events such as Meherigan.
- Rawan : This Jashan is performed to commemorate sad historical events (Zarthost no Diso), death anniversaries of family members and during Mukhtad.
Implements Required for the Jashan :
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