Qissa-e-Parsi: The Parsi Story. FYI … A film by Ketatun’s nephew Zal Cowasji’s daughter Divya …. A high-res link to Divya and her colleague, Shilpi’s film on the Parsis, commissioned by the Ministry of External Affairs, and produced by the Public Service Broadcasting Trust of India (PSBT), is now available at The Film explores the history of the Parsi
Read moreBoi Ceremony And The Chakra Ritual 3 Nov 2019 Top of Form Courtesy : Burjor Daboo RITUAL OF ‘BOI-DAADAN’ OR MAACHI OFFERING AT CHANGE OF GEHS IN ATASH-BEHRAMS AND ITS GREAT SIGNIFICANCE ‘In the period of Haavan Geh, Haoma Yazata approached Zarathushtra (who was then) cleansing the fire (stand) from all sides and reciting the
Read moreCourtesy : Burjor Daboo THE CEREMONY OF CONSECRATION OF ATASH-BEHRAMS AND ADARANS The Sacred Fire is metaphorically spoken of as a King, having a spiritual jurisdiction over the district round about. The stone slab or stand, on which its censer stands, is considered and spoken of as its throne (takht). Its chamber is in the form of a
Read moreDear All, Join us for a very special evening filled with fun and interactions with “Mrs India She is India” Winners at an Interactive Workshop for Women Organized by ‘WE’ – Women Entrepreneurs’ Wing of WZCC. Here’s your chance to learn how to make it big in the world of Business, Fashion and Glamour and yet be a Socially Responsible
Read moreHamaysht ceremony in Surat Atash Behram Saheb Attached here is a brief explanation of the Hamayasht ceremony being performed in Surat. This ceremony has not been performed for several years and those who can go across to Surat or are the local residents there can consider themselves fortunate to witness such a one-off kriya. The Hamayasht ceremony is
Read moreDear friends, Here is the Humbandagi prayers for our Zarathushti friends who follow the Fasli calendar. The prayer may be recited during the 10 Fasli Muktad days which start from March 11th Asman Roj to the last Gatha day which is on Tuesday March 20th. The 5 Fasli Gatha days are from March 16th to March 20th. I have also
Read moreWhat is Ardibahesht Yasht? (Ervad Dr. Ramiyar Parvez Karanjia) Ardibahesht Yasht is the shortest among the ‘shorter Yashts’. It is also one of the most favourite among Zoroastrians, perhaps because of its length and efficacy. Ardibahesht Ameshaspand: He is the divine being who presides over fire. In Zoroastrian understanding fire does not only mean physical fire but also
Read moreTruth, they say, is stranger than fiction. This is a story narrated to Roshnimai Godiwala by a pious lady. It is the story of a simple husband who was unfortunate to have a wife whose lavish spending habits left him greatly distressed. For a long time, he tried his best to cater to her incessant monetary demands till one
Read moreTirgan In the starry Heavens, Ahura Mazda has positioned 4 Guardians, i.e. the 4 Fixed Stars in the 4 Sacred Directions to protect His Good Creations from the armies of Angre-Mainyu. The 4 Guardians of the 4 Directions are: 1) Teshtar Tir (Sirius) in the Eastern Sky, affiliated to Planet Mercury, 2) Satvas (Vega) in the West, affiliated to
Read moreNov. 17, 2017 The Fali Chothia Charitable Trust is pleased to announce the winners of its 2017 scholarships: Kashmin Dalal is working toward a degree in Psychology at Kent State University. Her ultimate goal is to obtain a Ph.D. and work as a clinical child psychologist. She has been involved in community service from a very young age, and last year
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