True Stories A Parsi Ought To Know – Farida K Antia
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HOMAJI – A Martyr for Truth and Innocence
Arash the Archer symbol of bravery and peace
Arash the Archer symbol of bravery and peace, RICHT director says TEHRAN – The director of Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism has emphasized the deep roots of the ancient festival of Tirgan in Iranian culture, stating that Arash the Archer symbolizes both peace and bravery. Mostafa Dehpahlavan highlighted the profound historical significance of the festival, noting:
Read moreThe Godha Story
We all know these are called GODHAS. But not many know the left and the right have a separate name. Anyone ? The one on the left is known as SAROSH and on the right is called BURGIS. On the left hand side pillar – Frashusho Manthra On the right hand side pillar – Manthra Spenta Left hand side below
Read more‘Zarthosht no Diso’ – May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023, Roj Khorshed Mah Dae, was observed by Parsis as ‘Zarthosht no Diso‘. Diso comes from Old Gujarati ‘disi’, meaning ‘day’ and is commonly used to signify the Roj of death of a person. Thus, Zarthosht no Diso marks the day that Asho Zarathushtra passed away from earth. But how did Zarathushtra die? Many of us have heard the story: Zarathushtra was 77
Read moreMushkil Asan Behram Yazad
As children we have grown up hearing the story of Mushkil Asan Behram Yazad every Friday as our parents pray with chana and sakarya daana. This year for religion, we wanted all the children of XYZ’s Behram’s Batallion to not only hear the story but to be able to recite it. What better way to do that than enact a
Read morePariya Mai na Sopra
Oral tradition of Paria Mai Courtesy: PARZOR
Read moreBeautiful story for kids and adults explaining the history of Chula-nu-varas
Beautiful story for kids and adults explaining the history of Chula-nu-varas
Read moreSimurgh, the Mysterious Giant Healing Bird in Iranian Mythology
The image of the serpent is widely acknowledged in western culture to symbolize medicine. One of the most recognizable symbols for medicine today is the rod of Aesculapius with its entwined single serpent. It was originally a symbol representing Aesculapius, the Greek god of medicine, from around the 6th century BC. In the early 20th century the US Army Medical
Read moreMASSACRE AT VARIAV
The movie Padmaavat depicts the ancient practice of `Jauhar’, where Rajput women commit mass self-immolation by jumping into the fire to avoid being captured and humiliated by invading armies. But not many know that around 900 years ago, Parsi women sacrificed their lives in a tiny village called Variav near Surat in Gujarat by jumping in the river Tapi. The
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