The concept of the IITs originated even before India gained independence in 1947. After the end of the Second World War and before India got independence, Sir Ardeshir Dalal from the Viceroy’s Executive Council foresaw that the future prosperity of India would depend not so much on capital as on technology. He, therefore, proposed the setting up of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. To man
Read moreAre there any specific prayers linked to various needs like seeking help in sickness etc.? by Ramiyar Karanjia * The primary aim of prayer in any religion is to elevate the mind and awaken the soul. This automatically gives rise to other beneficial effects like peace, health and happiness. * Zoroastrian prayers are also a great source of health and
Read moreNominations Open World Zarathushti Community Awards The World Zarathushti Community Awards is an initiative by the Global Working Group (GWG) and are held in conjunction with every World Congress. And the same will continue at the 12th World Zoroastrian Congress 2022 in New York. This award cycle is jointly coordinated by the 12WZC 2022 and the GWG. Nominations are invited
Read more#Navsari #Parsi #library નવસારીની આ પારસી લાઇબ્રેરી આશરે 500થી 700 વર્ષ જૂના પુસ્તકોનો અમૂલ્ય ખજાનો ધરાવે છે. લાઇબ્રેરીયનનું કહેવું છે કે અહીં અમૂક એવાં પુસ્તકો છે જે દુનિયામાં અન્ય કોઈ પણ જગ્યાએ જોવા નહીં મળે. આ લાઇબ્રેરીનું નામ મહેરજી રાણાના નામ પરથી રાખવામાં આવ્યું છે, જેઓ પારસી સમુદાયના પ્રથમ દસ્તૂર એટલે કે મુખ્ય પૂજારી હતા.
Read moreZartosht no-Diso, is a commemoration of the death anniversary of the prophet Zoroaster. It is observed on the 11th day (Khorshed) of the 10th month (Dae) of the Fasli Calendar. Attendance at the fire temple is very high during this occasion. A much higher number of mobeds are brought to pray at the Atash Behrams and Atash Adarans. There is no mourning in the Zoroastrian religion, only
Read moreFROM: MEHER AMALSAD, WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, USA ON JANUARY 2, 2022 BAHUMATA INVITES YOU ALL TO JOIN US FOR A VERY SPECIAL GLOBAL BLESSING FROM OUR RESPECTED VADA DASTURJI KEKI RAVJI THE HIGH PRIEST OF NAVSARI, INDIA AS BAHUMATA IS ESTABLISHING THE DAY OF COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS IN HONOR OF ASHO ZARATHUSHTRA WITH THE SPECIAL THEME OF BUILDING
Read morePunjiaji Agiari managed by Nargol Parsi Zarathosti Anjuman needs a Mobed Saheb on permanent basis. His duties will include Boi at the Adaran saheb in all five Gehs, Boi at two Dadgahs sahebs in Havan and Aivisruthrem Gehs, looking after the general upkeep and cleanliness of the Agiari with the help of Agiari staff, perform all Kriyakam, perform Geh-Sarnu in
Read moreFaith is the fountainhead from which goodness flows and righteousness in all its glory is manifest. The success of our community has largely been due to the fact that we have kept faith in our religious institutions, particularly Shreeji Paak Iranshah who has, over the centuries touched the lives of all Parsi Irani Zoroastrians. Mazda Multimedia is delighted to present
Read moreFEZANA LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER ZOROASTRIAN GLOBAL GLOSSARY PROJECT, DELIVERING A VALUABLE RESOURCE TO THE WORLDWIDE ZOROASTRIAN COMMUNITY, ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHERS AND THE BROADER PUBLIC fezana.org/glossary FEZANA, the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America, today announced the launch of the first-ever Zoroastrian Global Glossary, a legacy project providing global Zoroastrian communities, researchers, religious education teachers, and the broader public access to
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