Y.M.Z.A. CENTENNARY To celebrate our 100 years (1910-2010), YMZA is introducing a limited number of Commemorative Coins to celebrate this momentous Occasion! Each Coin is pure silver and 15 grams in weight, representing YMZA’s contribution to the Zoroastrian youth of Karachi and a store of value for future generations. These will be on sale from March 21, 2010 for
Read moreGist of Patet Pashemani Lecture by Late Jehangirji Sohrabji Chiniwala on occassion of 101st Birth Anniversary of Dasturji Faramroze Navroji Kutar Venue:- Rustam Faramna Agiary at Dadar Date:- 8th August 1968. Dasturji Dr. Kaiyoji Mirza resided as Chief Guest. This article has appeared in Parsi Avaz dated 1st September 1968 Originally in Gujarati and translated in English by Firdosh K
Read moreThe proper meaning of Patet and its overwhelming importance for the mortals. Patet does not mean forgiveness of the sins. The word Patet is derived from the Avestaic word Paityogat, which means to go against or to check or reward in return, to get prepared to receive coin for coin. Patet hence means a trial to stand against the evils
Read moreWe are pleased to announce that HDFC Bank, Wholesale Banking Operations – Surat has recently opened account of “Shri UDWADA ATHORNAN ANJUMAN” which also offers convenient payment platform for donation using HDFC Bank’s secure Net Banking Services and Credit / Debit Card platform for doing e-donation. Donations to Iranshah Atash Behram can now be made over the Internet. For further
Read moreDear Friends, The deadline for early bird registration for the 12th Zoroastrian Games is fast approaching! To ensure your space at the Games and at the social events, register by March 29, 2010 . Due to popular demand, all social events and team registrations were sold out by the first deadline at the 2008 event. This year’s Games promises
Read morePlease find the UCT (GMT) times for spring equinox from 2001 till 2023. Spring Equinox_ 2001 to 2023 Courtesy : Sam M.Billimoria sam.billimoria@ gmail.com
Read moreThe attached chart gives the Navroze times for Mumbai and India (as per IST) for the years from 2000 till 2049. Navroze Timings 2000-2049 Courtesy : Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram 91-9820334500 http://www.frashogard.com
Read moreGreetings from The BPP Review, the monthly magazine of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet! We have just released the March 2010 issue of The BPP Review, which has stories on ZYNG (Zoroastrian Youth for the Next Generation), Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, the 9th World Zoroastrian Congress and the appointment of Ervad K. N. Dastoor Meherji Rana among other features. This issue
Read moreAnahita Temple is an impressive masonry edifice located in Kangawar ( Kangavar or Kangevar ) at the distance of 96 km east from the Kurdish city of Kermashan ( Kirmashan , Krmashan or Kermanshah ) in eastern Kurdistan ( Persian occupied Kurdistan ). Anahita Temple was built in around 200 BC in honor of a Kurdish goddess of water, fertility,
Read moreParsi Avaz Vol.2 No.1, is now online.The article index is given below.All those interested can download the magazine from the Parsi Avaz site.URL given below the article index. 1) The Reborn Parsi Avaz enters the Second Year and a Report on the most modern American Thinking. 2) Manthra Prayers are Talismatic Compositions by Framroze Chiniwalla 3) ‘‘A Biological Homology” by
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