NAMC Institute of Zoroastrian Studies is pleased to announce the following sessions
NAMC Institute of Zoroastrian Studies is pleased to announce the following sessions:
Lecture: ‘Understanding Hoshbam’ (Zoroastrian Hymn to the beautiful Dawm) – Sunday, January 11, 2026 – 11 am Eastern time (USA & Canada)
Presenter: Mobedyar Boman (Bomi) Damkevala
This lecture will focus on understanding and enjoying this short, beautiful prayer with emphasis on its structure, its language, and
the beautiful message that the reciter of this prayer takes home.
Please see the attachment for more information and the Zoom link.
Registration is not required to join.
To join, you may click the Zoom link below at the appropriate time.
Panel Discussion 1: Understanding Amesha Spentas – (Bounteous Immortals): Sunday, January 18, 2026 – 11 am Eastern time (USA & Canada)
Moderator: Dr. Karishma Koka
Panelists:
Ervad Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia (Link between Ahura Mazda and Amesha Spentas)
Dr. Hutokshi Zaroliwala (Interaction between Asha and Vohu Mana)
Ervad Adil Minocherhomjee (Interaction between Asha and Kshathra Vairya)
Mr. Rusom Daboo (Application of Amesha Spentas to Professional Life)
Please see the attachment for more information and the Zoom link.
Registration is not required to join.
To join, you may click the Zoom link below at the appropriate time.
Panel Discussion 2: Understanding Amesha Spentas – (Bounteous Immortals): Sunday, January 25, 2026 – 11 am Eastern time (USA & Canada)
Moderator: Dr. Karishma Koka
Panelists:
Ervad Zarrir Bhandara (Influence of Amesha Spentas in life and beyond – Geti to Freshokereti)
Mr. Meheryar Rivetna (Link between Kshathra Vairya and Spenta Armaity)
Mrs. Jerou Panthaki RamMohan (Haurvataat, Vohu Manah – the evolving Mind, Body connections)
Dr. Karishma Koka (Ameretat and Ahura Mazda, Relationship of Amesha Spentas to Jashan)
Guest Speakers:
Roshan and Rohinton Rivetna ( Implementing Amesha Spentas in Marriage and Organizations)
Please see the attachment for more information and the Zoom link.
Registration is not required to join.
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Course: ‘Introduction to Avesta’ (Language of the Gathas and Zoroastrian Scriptures):
Saturdays @ 11:00 am Eastern time (USA & Canada) – February 21, 2026 to March 28, 2026
Instructors: Ervad Nekzad Illava, Ervad Kamran Panthaki, and Ervad Zerkxis Bhandara
( Under the guidance of Ervad Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia)
History of Indo-Iranian and Avesta languages
Avesta alphabet, its features, and transcription system
Word formation: parts of speech (Sandhi, nouns, adjectives)
Sentence formation: Verbs, Participles, and Derivative Verbs
Translating simple sentences and selected basic prayers
(See attachment for details) – Registration is required to attend this course.
For registration, please click here: https://www.namcmobeds.org/
You may also complete the registration form using the QR code or by clicking the link provided in the attachment.
Weekly Online Communal Prayer:
Every Sunday @ 2:30 pm Eastern time (USA & Canada), 11:30 am Pacific time.
We are inviting you to join our Weekly Online Communal Prayers, led by Ervad Zarrir Bhandara and other learned Mobeds.
We invite you to join us in prayer online via Zoom.
Please see the attachment for more information and the Zoom link. Please click the Zoom link at the appropriate time.
Registration is not required to join the prayers.
All member FEZANA Associations and corresponding members (Small Groups) are requested to share this information with all their members.