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Sharing Sacred Spaces – Zoroastrian Architecture – Cyrus Rivetna

Please join me for an online event on Sharing Sacred Spaces this Thursday, 9/21, at 6pm-7pm CT.

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PARSI RITUALS FOR THE NEW HOUSE

 Actually, there are no special rituals, most have been Adapted to Parsi style, taken from the Hindu Ritual for Grah Pravesh
(1) – MAATLI MUHARAT – (Generally Done before any Furniture is placed)
THINGS NEEDED:
(a) 1 small Matki, A bowl of sand, A new piece of Red/White cloth to bind the Matki. 4-5 Asopalav Leaves.
(b) 2-3 pieces each of Paan, Khaarak, Sopaari, Aakhi Badam, Saakar Akhi, Haldar Ganthiyo +1 new Nariel. In A Small Ses with Kanku Pigani, Gulabbas (With Rose Water), Paro, Divo.
(c) A Small bowl of wheat + some Rice for Vadhavva + Dhoop Danu, Rakhiya, Sukhad-Lobaan, Pieces of coal/ ready to use Dhoop+3-4 Agarbatti + Matchbox
(d) 1 Toran for the main door/other doors -1 small Garland for the Matki- I small Garland for the Divo
(e) Kharaptu Kanku. (To Make Kharaptu in a bowl take 1 Table Spoon of Wheat + Gram Flour + 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder + l//4 Teaspoon Kanku (Vermillion Powder). Mix all this with Water to Make a thick Batter.)
PROCEDURE:
(There is a Tradition of Placing the Matki by a Small Girl child, Daughter/ Niece/ Any relative. If Possible, Carrying it to the House by her)
(1) Clean the house (Jhadu-Potu) – Chalk Toran etc. Do Kharaptu Kanku on the Main Door side.
(2) Heap the sand at the Place where Matki is to be kept, keeping a little Hollow in the centre to ensure it remains stable. Make a Swastik sign on the Matki with Kanku.
(3) Fill a little water (1 Small Glass full) in the Matki, add the whole wheat inside. cover with the cloth. Arrange the Asopalav Leaves on Top. put the New Coconut on them Making a Swastik on it too
(4) Clean the kitchen platform, place The Ses on it, Light a Divo. Then Light the coal, place Sukhad Lobaan/ Ready to use Dhoop on the Dhoop Danu and take it around the house, bless the house and wish for peace, prosperity and harmony. Sprinkle the rose water all around.  Light the Agarbattis & Place them in all rooms etc.
Note: If Possible, Stay there for the whole Day, Sleep over at the New Home.
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(2) -KHUSHALI NU JASHAN AT THE NEW HOUSE
(Many Do it In an Empty House> Some Perform it after Having Furniture in the House. Your choice)
THINGS NEEDED:
(Mostly all items will be brought by the Ervad Saheb/s who are going to do the Jashan. He will tell you what things you need to have)
– Toran for the Main Door. Kharaptu Kanku. Ses With Paro, Kanku Pigani, Gualb bas. Few Rice for Vadahavva. Divo, Matchbox.
PROCEDURE:
(All the Procedure /Prayers will be done by the Ervad Saheb/s. You are just to provide things he asks for.)
After the Jahan is over many do Ovarna while throwing the rice for Vadhavva. Then One can Put Lobaan on it. (One Can Put the Fire in your Dhoop Danu afterwards.
 : – YOU ARE ALL SET TO START LIVING IN THE NEW HOME –:
Note: – While Leaving your Old home, if Possible, have a Jashan Ceremony Before leaving the House, Blessing it for whoever comes to stay there. Or at least Do a Small Divo & Light Agarbattis in the Room, before Leaving the Hose for good. (For it sustained You and your family. Many Happy events must have happened in your old House.)
From: – Old Personal Remembrances and Other References
– By Burjor Daboo

PARSI LAGAN NAA REET RIVAAJO

[PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS JUST FOR INDICATION –THERE IS NO FIXED REET. DIFFERENT PEOPLE MAY HAVE DIFFERENT REET RIVAAJ. – DO AS PER MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING.]
-: EXCHANGE OF CLOTHES AND THINGS FOR ALL RITUALS OF WEDDING: –
(BOY’S SIDE, BUYS ALL CLOTHES + JEWELRY ETC, FOR THE GIRL.)
(GIRL’S SIDE, BUYS ALL CLOTHES+ WATCH/PENDANT ETC, FOR THE BOY.)
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[1] RITUAL FOR RUPIYAA PEHRWAANAA:
(AT THIS JUNCTURE NO CLOTHES OR ORNAMENTS BE GIVEN)
(Covers to be given may be kept same for both side, with mutual Understanding.)
{1} THINGS NEEDED FOR RUPIYAA PEREHERVANA: – (Both Sides Same) ~
(a) FOR THE MAIN SES:– In a Small Size Ses,- Divo, Kanku Pigani, Gulaab Baas (With Rose water), Sopaaro, Some handful of Rice grains for welcoming (Vadhaaavaa Maate). (a) In the Sopaara Fill some 100g-200g Pataasa/Saakar; (b) PAAN (Betel Leaf), SOPAARI (Dry Betel Nut), AAKHI BADAAM (Whole Almonds With Shell), KHAAREK (Dried Dates), HALDAR GANTHIO (Dry Turmeric Lump) All 4-5 Nos.. (c) DRY COCONUT (shaved). (d) HAAR (Flower Garlands) 1- Small no. for the Ses, + For Garlanding the Guests 5-7 Nos. (Depending on how many relatives are coming) (e) CHAANDI NO SIKKO (Silver Coin) to be kept in the Ses. (f) MITHAI BOX -200/250gms each 2 Nos. 1.-To be kept in Ses(For general use) and 1- to be given at the time of Valaavaa. (g) EGGS- 2-3 Nos. (For Aachhu Michhu). (h) A DAHI VAATKI (Curd Bowl Small) 1 No. (i) A GLASS OF WATER Small 1 No.
(b) SMALL THALI / SES FOR AACHHU MICHHU: Keep Paan, Sopaari, Khaarek, Aakhi Badaam, Haldar Ganthio 1 Nos. each + 1 small glass of water + 1 egg + 1 coconut (shaved)
(c) COCONUTS TO USE: – 1.) Keep in Ses 2) Vadahavtaa- kept in Hand While going to the other house. 3) During Achhu Michu Breaking it welcoming to house 4) To be Kept in Hand while Doing Sagan standing on the platform 5) Achhu Michu breaking it when returning from Agiyari Atashbehram
{A} RITUAL FOR GIRL:-
1) The Girl’s Side will Do Sagan to the girl at their Place (Do Tili + Gives Coconut + Paan + Sopaari + Khaarek + Aakhi Badaam + Haldar Ganthio in hand. Put on a Flower Garland. Then with the Ses Go to the Boy’s House.
2) The boy’s side welcomes the girl in the house Doing Aachhu Michhu (breaking the coconut & egg), Then transfer Items brought from the Ses into their Ses
3) First, make the girl stand on the platform and Do Sagan (doing Tili Give, Coconut + Paan + Sopaari + Khaarek + Aakhi Badaam + Haldar Ganthio in her hand, put the Flower Garland, make her wear Bangles + Give the cover. Feed her with Mithai. (Then the girl sits aside)
4) Then Do Sagan to the girl’s mother (Doing Tili Put on Flower Garland, Give cover, feed her With Mithai)
5) Similarly, Do Sagan to The Girl’s Father; Then Elder Of The Family; Then The Girl’s Brother
~ OTHERS WHO WANT TO DO SAGAN TO THOSE, WHOM THEY WANT TO, MAY DO NOW ~
~ GIVE CHAI NASTA ~
Now the Guests from the Girl’s side will leave and go to their House. (Girl will remain there Only)
{B} RITUAL FOR THE BOY:
1) The Boy’s Side will Do Sagan to the Boy at their Place (Do Tili + Give Coconut + Paan + Sopaari + Khaarek + Aakhi Badaam + Haldar Ganthio in hand. Put on a Flower Garland. Then with the Ses Go to the Girl’s House, Taking The Girl Along With them.
2) The Girl’s side welcomes the Boy in the house Doing Aachhu Michhu (breaking the coconut & egg), Then transfer Items brought from the Ses into their Ses
3) First, make the Boy stand on the platform and Do Sagan (doing Tili + Give Coconut + Paan + Sopaari + Khaarek + Aakhi Badaam + Haldar Ganthio in his hand, put the Flower Garland, Give the cover. Feed him with Mithai. (Then the Boy sits aside)
4) Then Do Sagan to the Boy’s mother (Doing Tili Put on Flower Garland, Give cover, feed her With Mithai)
5) Similarly, Do Sagan To The Boy’s Father; Then Elder Of The Family; Then The Boy’s Brother.
~ OTHERS WHO WANT TO DO SAGAN TO THOSE, WHOM THEY WANT TO, MAY DO NOW ~
~ GIVE CHAI NASTA ~
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:~ LUNCH IS SPONSORED BY THE BOY’S SIDE TO ALL GUESTS WHO CAME. ~:
{C} RITUAL AFTER LUNCH:
1) Then Girl & Boy both go to the Agiyari/Atashbehram to Pray, then Both return back to the Boy’s house.
2) Aachhu Michhu is done to Both together (breaking Coconut & Egg) and Welcome them into the house. The Girl remains in Boy’s House till evening.
3) Late evening the Boy takes the Girl back to her house with a Mithai Packet for the Girl’s side.
4) When they come At Girl’s place, Aachhu Michhu is done to Both together (breaking Coconut & Egg) Welcome them into the house.
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[2] RITUAL FOR ENGAGEMENT
{1} THINGS NEEDED FOR ENGAGEMENT:
(a) AACHHU MICHHU -SMALL THALI:– (Same For Both) – 1No. Paan + Sopaari + Coconut + Egg + Khaarek + Aakhi Badaam + Chokhaa + Haldar Ganthio + Small Metal Glass of water (Vadaahva Mate)
(b) DAHI MAATLI & SAAKAR TAPKA -SMALL THALI: – Small Pot with Dahi + Mava Macchi (Boi) 1 No + Patio Tapeli (To put the Dahi pot in) + Whole Saakar Bowl + Sagaa Naa 5-7 Covers (101/-) (keep 51/- to put in Their Thali Divo.)
(c) GIRL’S SIDE SES:- Paro with Pataasaa, On Paro -2 Flower Garlands (1 each for the Paro + Boy) Pigani with Kumkum, Gulabbas- with Rose Water + Divo + Chokhaa Vatki + Khaarek + Paan 5 Nos. + Sopaari + Aakhi Badaam + Haldi Ganthio + Coconut + Mithai piece + Silver / Gold ring + Shirt + Pant + Sadro + Kasti + Topi + Hanky + Underwear + Shoes + Socks + 1001/- Engagement cover + Sasu Dakhal ni Sari (Can be Given Back to Girl After Engagement)
(d) BOY’S SIDE SES:- Paro with Pataasaa, On Paro -2 Flower Garlands (1 each for the Paro + Girl) + Pigani with Kumkum, + Gulabbas with Rose Water + Divo + Chokhaa Vatki + Khaarek + Paan 5 Nos. + Sopaari + Aakhi Badaam + Haldi Ganthio + Coconut + Mithai piece + Silver / Gold Ring + Saree Set + Sadro + Kasti + Hanky + Bra + Panty + Mathubanu / Scarf + Chappal + 3/5 Bangles + 1001/-Engagement cover
{2} PROCEDURE FOR ENGAGEMENT:
(KEEP BOTH BOY & GIRL READY WITH COCONUT IN HAND BEFORE THE ENGAGEMENT CEREMONY BEGINS)
(A) BOY’S SIDE TO GIRL:
1.) Boy’s side takes The Ses + Dahi-Maatli Thali and goes to the girl’s house. They Do Aachhu Michhu and welcome them. .
2.) The boy’s side Gives Clothes for the girl + Gives the Dahi Maatli Thali, where girl’s side put Rs. 51/- besides the Divo
3.) The girl will stand on the platform, Do Sagan (Do Tili-Garlanding, Give coconut in Hand., Give clothes + Give Silver/Gold Ring,+ make her wear Bangles. Give Engagement Cover + Give Earrings as ‘Dahi-Maatli Ni Butti’ (Girl sits aside) Boy’s side gives the 5-7 Covers for Sagaa Naa
~ GIVE DRINKS ETC. ~
They will Leave Taking the Girl With them to their House, They will Do Aachhu Michhu and welcome her inside the House.
(B) GIRL’S SIDE TO BOY:-
1.) Girl’s side now takes the Ses + Dahi Maatli thali with them and goes to the boy’s side, They will Do Aachhu Michhu and welcome them.
2.) The Girl’s side Gives Clothes for the Boy + Gives the Dahi-Maatli Thali, where Girl’s side put Rs. 51/- besides the Divo
3.) The Boy will stand on the platform, Do Sagan Do Tili-Garlanding, Give coconut in Hand., Give clothes + Give Silver/Gold Ring, Give Engagement Cover + Give Sari as ‘Sasu Dakhal N sari’. Girl’s side gives the 5-7 covers for Sagaa naa.
4.) The Boy and Girl Will Now Stand Together on the Platform (Boy on the Right & Girl on the Left side.) and make each other wear the Engagement Rings. Sagan to be done to Both respectively (Tili & Flower Garland)
~ GIVE DRINKS ETC. ~
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BOTH BOY & GIRL WILL NOW GO TO THE AGIYARI/ATASHBEHRAM.
After they return both will go to the Boy’s House, where they will welcome them inside by Doing Aachhu Michhu.
~ GO FOR LUNCH ~
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[3] RITUAL FOR MADAVSARO (MANDAP- SAARAV)
{1} THINGS NEEDED FOR MADAVSARO: (Both Sides Same)
One Thali with Paan 5 Nos. + Sopaari + Khaarek + Aakhi Badaam + Whole Saakar + Small Dahi Vatki + Coconut + Egg + Handful of Wheat + Chokhaa + Haldar Ganthio + Kanku & Kharaptu Vatki (To Make Kharaptu in a bowl take 1 Table Spoon of Wheat + Gram Flour + 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder + l//4 Teaspoon Kanku (Vermillion Powder). Mix all this with Water to Make a thick Batter.) + 2-3 Thick Sutar No Dado (Ball of Cotton Thread of 5-7 Strand) + Chotli Valu Nareil (New Coconut With Tuft on top) + -Divo + A Small Piece of Malamal (Muslin cloth Size of a Napkin) + Sona-Rupa -Dhatu Ni Padiki (Shredded Mix Metals Gold-Silver etc.) + Dhoop + Lobaan + 1 Flower pot With mud + Thick Plant Branch / Bamboo + Dup Danu for Lobaan.
{2} MADAVSARO PROCEDURE: (Both Sides Same- At Their Home)-
1.) Four Married women With Tili (Husband must be Living) and covered Head must be ready.
2.) Make An Ervad or an Elder Of the house, do Tili, wear a red Turban around the head and do the Ritual. The Girl/Boy too, with head covered, Tili & Garland should stand near.
3.) Near the door of the house, make a Kharaptu Kanku on the sidewall. Put the Flower Pot on the Chowk done previously by the door. Do some Kharaptu Kanku On the Pot. Make a hole in the Mud put the Khaarek, Paan, Sopaari, Whole Saakar, Badaam, Dahi, Rice &Wheat, Haldar Ganthio, and The mix Metal shreds
4.) The Ervad / Elder will plant the branch in the Pot, Praying Yatha Ahu Vairyo. All the 4 women + Boy/Girl will Put their hand on the branch praying Yatha Ahu Vairyo and press the soil as hard as you can. Then circulate the egg 7 times + The Coconut 7 times around the plant, smashing it on the ground near the door, sprinkling coconut water on the plant.
5.) Take the muslin cloth soak it in the Kharaptu Kanku and warp it on the plant.
6.) Take the new coconut with the tuft, Decorate it With Kanku. The Married women will Wrap the Cotton thread 7 times around the coconut, Praying 7 Yatha Ahu Vairyo. Place the End inside the turns so it does not Loosen out (It Should not be Knotted) Give cover to the one doing the ritual.
7.) The Boy / Girl should be made to stand near the plant, carrying the coconut in their Hands And Do Lobaan to the coconut and the plant. (KEEP THIS COCONUT IN A SAFE PLACE WITH PURITY WHERE NO BODY CAN TOUCH IT. THIS COCONUT IS TO BE GIVEN TO THE BOY / GIRL AT THE TIME OF MARRIAGE)
Go to the Agiyari/Atashbehram For Blessings.
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[4] RITUAL FOR SUPDA JHATAKVANU & HALDI CEREMONY
{1} THINGS NEEDED FOR SUPDA JHATAKVANU & HALDI CEREMONY :-(Both Sides Same.)
Supda 4 Nos. Each With Khaarek + Paan + Sopaari + Aakhi Badaam + Haldi Ganthio + Kharaptu Kanku + Thick Cotton thread Dado (left over from the Mandavsaro) + bowl of Wheat + Pataasaa + piece of Coconut (From the ones broke at the Mandavsaro) + A Khal-batto (Pestle to Pound The Haldi Ganthio To powder & use for haldi Ceremony)
{2} SUPDA JHAKATVANU PROCEDURE: (Both Sides Same))-
(1) 4 Married Women With tili (Husbands living) will Do Kharaptu Kanku & Tili on their Supdas, Wind Sutar Dora 5/7 Times Put all Khaarek etc. in their supda. They will sit on all 4 sides with the Boy / Girl in the middle
(2) Each singing and shaking their supda will exchange it 5/7 times, sideways, cross ways, opposite ways.
{3}HALDI CEREMONY PROCEDURE (Both Sides Same):-
(1) After the Supda Jhatakvanu is over, they will pound the Turmeric to Powder & MIX it with Water/Milk to make a Paste. Each will apply Haldi Paste to the Boy / Girl, saying words of Wisdom & wishing them well in life.
(SOME ALSO HAVE A RITUAL OF QUIZ WHERE THE BOY / GIRL ARE ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW TO COOK OR PRICE OF ITEMS ETC. AND LATER CARRY THEM TO TAKE BATH)
Go to the Agiyari/Atashbehram For Blessings.
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[5] RITUAL FOR VARADHPATTAR BAAJ-PORI PADHRAVI
{1} THINGS NEEDED FOR VARADHPATTAR-PORI PADHRAVI: (Both Sides Same)
(a) VARADHPATTAR BAAJ :-(Shaadi Raamashni Ni Baaj)- 2-3 Varadhvada (type of Large size Bhaakhra). + Ravo + Kharo Poro + Sarya Papad + 2-3 Rotlis ~(To Give all for Baaj at Agiyari/Atashbehram For the Varadhpattar Baaj)
(b) PORI PADHRAVA STEEL THALI- 2 Dal Ni Pori + 1 for Avan Yazad, (at river) + 2-3 Big Pataasaa + Coconut + Kharaptu -Kanku + Paan + Khaarek + Aakhi Badaam + Haldi Ganthio + Few loose Flowers + Whole Saakar + Chokhaa
{2}VARADHPATTAR BAAJ & PORI PADHRAVI PROCEDURE: (Both Sides Same)-
(1) Varadhpattar Baaj will be done at the Agiyari/Atashbehram by the Ervad Saheb.
(2) Pori Parthavi After Baaj is done take the Thali with Varadhpattar + Pori to River. Do Kharaptu Kanku Making a Rectangle and joining both sides Sideways & Say at River, “Avaan Maai Aay Tamari / Tamaraa (Girl’s / Boys Name) – Naa Lagan Ni Khushali Ni Pori Chhe, Te Maaraa Bachchaao Ghanu Sukh Joy. Bhulchuk Maaf Karashoji.’ – Chokhaa Vadhaava
(You can now Give the Varadhpattar & Pori to your Guests.)
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[6] RITUAL FOR UKARDI LOOTVAANI
~ IT IS MAINLY A FUN GAME FOR GUESTS. ~
{1} PROCEDURE FOR OOKARDI LOOTVVANI:
Keep a Big Thali on the ground, with some Varadhpattar + Dal Ni Pori All cut to 4 Pieces each + Saria Papad etc.
The Guests are supposed to Loot this Bounty, and the Hosts are supposed to throw water on them from Above their Balconies on these Guests to prevent them from Looting. Finally, the Guests succeed in looting & all eat the Varadhpattar/Pori/Saria etc.
(In today’s time with High-rise apartment buildings, this ritual is hardly possible)
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[7] RITUAL FOR AADARNI
{1} THINGS NEEDED FOR AADARNI:
(a) AACHHU MICHHU SMALL THALI :-(Both Sides Same) 5 Paan + Sopaari + Coconut + Egg + Khaarek + Aakhi Badaam + Sakar + Chokhaa + Haldar Ganthio + Small Metal Glass of water (Vadaahva Mate)
(b) GIRL’S SIDE SES: –Paro with Pataasaa, On Paro -2 Flower Garlands (1 each for the Paro + Boy) + Pigani with Kumkum, Gulabbas with Rose Water + Divo + Chokhaa Vatki + Khaarek + 5Paan + Sopaari + Aakhi Badaam + Haldi Ganthio + Coconut + Mithai piece + Shirt + Pant + Sadro + Kasti + Topi + Hanky + Underwear + Shoes + Socks + Shawl (To Keep in Hand during Wedding) Silver/Gold Ring or watch + Sasu Daakhal Ni sari (They will Keep & Give Girl On Agharni) + Sagaa naa 5-7 Covers (101/-)
(c) BOY’S SIDE SES: – Paro with Pataasaa, On Paro -2 Flower Garlands (1 each for the Paro + Girl) Pigani with Kumkum, Gulabbas with Rose Water + Divo + Chokhaa Vatki + Khaarek + 5Paan + Sopaari + Aakhi Badaam + Haldi Ganthio + Coconut + Mithai piece + Akha Varas Ni Tirath No Necklace(Set maa No) + Saree Set + Sadro + Kasti + Hanky + Scarf + Bra + Panty + Chappal + 3/5 Bangles + Sagaa naa 5-7 Covers (101/-) + Sasu Dakhal Ni Sari – They bring in Saahjan on Wedding Day. Give it to Girl’s Mom. Rotate 3 Times Finally to Girl On Lagan Varovar – Next day.)
{2} AADARNI PROCEDURE:
(1) Boy’s Side comes with the Ses, Do Aachhu Michhu & Welcome them. Girl Stands on the Platform Do Tili Garland Give all Items Coconut etc. in hand. Give The Adarni Saree set + The Necklace (set maa no) (Stating for the Tirath of the whole year.) Girl is made to Wear the Saree given to her, (Sasu wets the saree corner & Places some rice grains & Makes a Knot before Making the Girl Wear the saree) Give Sasu Daakhal ni Saree to Girl’s Mother (Which they will bring in Saahjan at Wedding.) Give saga’s covers (Girl sits aside)
(2) Girl’s Side Comes with the Ses. Do Aachhu Michhu & Welcome them. Boy stands on the Platform. Do tili Garland; Give all Items Coconut etc. in Hand. Give silver/Gold Ring or Watch. Give Shawl (To be Kept in Hand on the wedding Day.) Give Sasu Daakhal Ni Saree (To Keep & Give on Agharni) + Give 5-7 Sagaa na covers.
Go to the Agiyari/Atashbehram For Blessings.
~ GO FOR LUNCH ~
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[8] RITUAL FOR WEDDING
{1}THINGS NEEDED FOR WEDDING
(a) AACHHU MICHHU SMALL THALI-(Both Sides Same):-5 Paan + Sopaari + Coconut + Egg + Khaarek + Aakhi Badaam + Sakar + Chokhaa + Haldar Ganthio + Small Metal Glass of water (Vadaahva Mate)
(b) FOR NAAHN (Both Sides Same):-1 Thali With Egg + Milk Vatki + Flowers + Chokhaa + Small Metal Glass of Water + Taro ~ (IF BOY IS AN ERVAD THEN HE DOES NOT NEED TO TAKE NAAHN- IT IS SKIPPED) ~
(c) GIRL’S SIDE TO TAKE TO HALL:- 1 Aaraa Antar Ni White Saree / Cloth + 1 Coconut with Swsatik Drawn on it. + The thread Bound Coconut kept aside during the Madavsaro Ceremony + Garland / Bouquet + Wedding Chairs + Tipoy + Lamp + + Small Divo Ses + Wedding Ring + Shawl Given at Adarni + Pag Dhovani Taambdi(Vessel for Washing of Legs) & Small tray with Silver/Steel Glass + Sutar No Dado + Small Thali With Chokhaa & Coconut + Haath Borvaa No Chamburo (Small Vessel to Dip hands in)
(d) GIRL’S VAAGO SES:-With Girl’s Wedding Saree Set + + Sadro + kasti + Scarf + Sandals + Shawl For Boy’s father & Cover 1001/- + Extra shawls & Covers + Cover for Boy’s Brother + Watch/Chain Pendant for Boy + The Saree (Sasu Dakhal Ni) given on Adarni to bring in Saahjan.
(e) BOY’S SIDE TO TAKE TO HALL:- Sasra Khore Ni Bracelet (Set Ni) + Wedding Ring + Cover for Girl’s Brother + Pag Dhovanu Cover 101/- + Haath Borya Nu Cover 101/- + Chhedaa Chodvanu Cover101/- + The thread wound Coconut kept aside during the Madavsaro Ceremony + Shawl for Girl’s Father & Cover 1001/- + Extra shawls + covers
(f) BOY’S VAAGO SES:- White Dagli + Shirt + Pant + Sadro + Kasti + Topi + shoes/Chappals (IF BOY IS AN ERVAD THEN JAAMO + PICHHODI + PAGHDI + WHITE SHIRT + PANT + SAPAAT) + Shawl given on Adarni To keep in hand + The Saree (Sasu Dakhal Ni) given on Adarni to bring in Saahjan.
{2}WEDDING CEREMONY PROCEDURE:-
{NAHN CEREMONY WILL BE DONE BY THE ERVAD SAHEB FOR BOTH-GIVE COVERS FOR NAHN}
(1) At her Home Girl does the kasti Goes for bath. 4 Married Women put their hands on her Head Pour water + Milk & Bless her. Do Aachhu Michhu when she comes out. When she leaves the House for Nahn, she will Do Kharaptu Kanku on the Main Door frame & Throws Rice behind her. Goes to the Baug and sits in Sahajan.
(2) Girl’s Side Gives the saree to Boy’s Mother (She will give it back to Girl stating it to be for the varovar The next Day)
(3) Girl’s Side Welcome the Boy’s Father, Give Shawl + Cover + Give Covers to Boy’s Brother
(4) The Boy first comes to the stage after doing Kasti. When The boy comes on the stage, Do Aachhu Michhu, give the shawl given on Adarni in his hand + Coconut + Garland/ Bouquet, Give watch/Chain Pendant. ( IN NAVSARI THERE IS AN OLD CUSTOM OF THE BOY LED BY THE VADA DASTURJI MEHERJIRANA/THE ERVAD SAHEB GOING TO PERFORM WEDDING, WALK FROM THEIR HOME TOWARDS THE PLACE OF WEDDING WITH ALL RELATIVES FOLLOWING BEHIND IN SAAHJAN.)
(5) Girl’s Sisterwill do the Haath Boryani Vidhi to the Boy (Pours water on boy’s hands in the vessel) Boy to Give Haath Boryani cover to her. (He Sits on the Stage)
(6) Boy’s FatherWill Give the Sasraa Khore Ni Bracelet to Girl. Now Girl’s brother/relatives escort her to the stage, When the girl comes to the stage do Aachhu Michhu and sits besides the Boy on stage
(7) Fathers of Both Sides, Gives shawl to each other in Saahajan Give Covers.
(😎Now The Main Wedding Ceremony Starts. The Chairs are now kept facing each other. The Coconut, Bouquet to be kept on their Laps. The Saakshis (Witness’ of Both Side – Any Elder Relative Married with Wife Living) Will Spread the white cloth between each Other & Do Aaraa Antar. The Right hands of both are lightly bound with the cotton thread/cloth. Give some Rice in their Left hand.
(9) The Ervad Sahebs/Relatives will wind the Cotton Thread around the chairs 7 times. Reciting The Yatha Ahu Vairyo for each circle. The Couple, will throw rice on Each other when the 7th Yatha Ahu Vairyo is finished. (It is supposed that who ever throws 1st rules the house. But as Per me, it is symbolic of -Who Gives Away Their All). The Aaraa Antar is removed. The Thread is removed. Both are now made to sit side by side. Then The Ashirwad ceremony starts. After the whole ceremony finishes, they Both make each other Wear the Wedding Rings. They will bow down to the Dhoop/Atash put near them.
(10) Boy’s side will 1st Give Shawl Cover etc. to The Ervad Sahebs. Then Girl’s side will honour The Ervad Sahebs with Shawl & Cover.
(11) Girl’s mother will give the saree (kept for rotating in Adarni) to Boy’s Mother. Boy’s mother keeps it to Give it to Girl as varovar Ni saree.
(12) Girl’s sister, Will wash the Boy’s feet, Boy will give Pag Dhovanu cover, then The Boy’s Sister will tie the ends of Sari With The Dagli/Shawl End. (Chhedaa Bandhvaanu). The Couple Now goes to the Agiyari/Atashbehram, When they return The one who tied the ends will Untie it. Boy Gives Chheda Chodvanu Cover.
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[9] LAGAN VAROVAR AT BOY’S HOME
When Both return home the next day, Welcome them Doing Aachhu Michhu (Breaking the Coconut & Egg) Do tili Give the Varovar Na Covers + Mithai Box + Coconut with red cloth Tied. Give The Sasu Dakhal Ni Saree Kept For Varovar.
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From: Family Chronicles And Other Sources
– By Burjor M. Daboo

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Zoroastrian Navjote ceremony, Bombay 1985

The Navjote (Zoroastrian investiture) ceremony of my sister and I, in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1985. This is a particularly rare piece of footage as children of mixed parentage (our dad is a Parsi, an Indian Zoroastrian, and mum is from a Christian, Church of England background) are still not widely accepted into this proudly guarded, ancient religion of the Persian Empire by the vast majority of traditionalists. Progressive Dasturs, Zoroastrian priests, conducted the ceremony at our Aunt and Uncle’s penthouse in Nibbana, Pali Hill, on 28 December 1985. “Zoroastrianism is the oldest of the revealed world-religions, and it has probably had more influence on mankind, directly and indirectly, than any other single faith.” – Mary Boyce, Zoroastrians: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices (London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1979, p. 1) You can read about the Navjote ceremony, and find out more about my religion at:  https://heritageinstitute.com/zoroastrianism/navjote/index.htm

 

Also check out the festivities and atmosphere at the Navjote function

Unveiling Pakistan’s Parsi Culinary Traditions: Pakistan Museum of Food

‘Pakistan’s Museum of Food’ is the largest and most comprehensive exploration of Pakistani cuisine online, featuring over 9000 Images, 90 videos and 100 stories that capture the vibrant culinary tapestry of Pakistan’s five provinces and beyond. This project aims to preserve and celebrate the culture and heritage of Pakistani food, as well as to document its dynamic evolution and progression. We hope that this project will inspire people to explore, appreciate, and enjoy the vibrant culinary culture, lineage and food practices of Pakistan, as well as to contribute their own stories and recipes to this living narrative.

You can see the entire exhibit here: https://artsandculture.google.com/project/flavors-of-pakistan

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The special section titled

Unveiling Pakistan’s Parsi Culinary Traditions

Parsi heritage dishes from Karachi

 

can be seen here https://artsandculture.google.com/story/yQVho4mwu8y8_Q

The Parsi Community of Pakistan

Dwelling primarily in Karachi, the Parsis of Pakistan carry the legacy of their Persian ancestors who embarked on a journey to Medieval India. Although their community is small in numbers, their impact on Pakistan’s trajectory post-partition has been profound.

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