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Parsis in a flame war
Orthodox community members, reformists divided over sanctity of fire in Pune temple Mumbai: For the reformists who built the newly opened Asha Vahishta Zoroastrian Centre in Pune’s Kondhwa area, the fire it houses is a holy one, kindled after carrying out rituals like a jashn ceremony and recital of the Atash Niyeash prayer. But the orthodox in the community are
Read moreStamp on Dadabhai Naoroji
India Post dedicated a stamp on Dadabhai Naoroji, an independence stalwart, celebrating his 100th death anniversary in Ahmedabad on 29th December 2017 by Gujarat Governor along with officials n community members Stamp was long overdue. http://www.betterphilately.com/
Read moreThe Gathas – A Compilation
The Holy Gathas Of Zarathustra – Jimmy Wadia Presented as a recitable prayer in English compiled from the following publications which give different versions of the Holy Gathas as per links below, (a compilation by Jimmy Wadia ( jjwadia@aol.com) : The Holy Gathas of Zarathustra by Behramgore T. Anklesaria M.A. The Life of Zoroaster in the words of his own Hymns – The
Read moreValiant Parsis in War and Peace
I am happy to announce that my new book VALIANT PARSIS IN WAR AND PEACE was released by Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor at Iranshah Udvada Utsav on 24th December 2017. You may take a printout of the outer jacket and display it at your nearest agiary/colony notice board. I am currently in Mumbai for three weeks. Marzban Giara SYNOPSIS OF THE
Read moreNot Just Milk & Sugar
Not Just Milk & Sugar is an accessible inquiry into the Zoroastrian faith, its basic teachings, uniqueness, and myths. Through a bedtime story told by a grandfather to his grandson, the relevance of this ancient faith in today’s modern world unfolds as a simple and beautiful ecological message. A film written & directed by Divya Cowasji, produced by Ministry of
Read moreTHE ASSOCIATION FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE FIRST YEAR NECESSARY DEATH CEREMONIES OF THE PARSI ZOROASTRIANS
The Association for Performance of the First Year Necessary Death Ceremonies of the Parsi Zoroastrians E. Mithaiwala Agiary Compound, Jehangir Daji Cross Lane, Sleater Road, Grant Road (W), Mumbai 400007. Registration No. F-80 (Bom) PUBLIC NOTICE A Society by the name of The Association For Performance Of The First Year Necessary Death Ceremonies Of The Parsi Zoroastrians was founded in the
Read moreIranshah Udvada Utsav – Videos – Dec 2017
A GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT IRANSHAH UDVADA
A GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT THE LEGACY OF PAK IRANSHAH ATASHBEHRAM IN UDVADA – OUR PRICELESS AND TIMELESS HERITAGE TOGETHER Let Us Create An Inner Desire To Support Our Sacred Fire EDUCATION – INSPIRATION – DONATION The sleepy village of Udvada is poised for its rightful place on the global map of renowned religious, historical and cultural sites with improved infrastructure, enhanced
Read moreArriving Displaced, Giving Back in Full
Sometime between the seventh and ninth centuries, a group of immigrants landed on the shores of India’s western state of Gujarat, after what probably was a long and arduous voyage from Persia, now modern-day Iran. Not much is known about that journey — about how these people looked, what they wore, how many of them undertook this voyage, how long
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