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Iconic Parsi Fortnightly ‘Parsiana’ To Shut Down In October After 60 Years Of Chronicling Community Affairs

Parsiana was founded in in November 1964 by Pestonji Warden. The magazine covered articles about the Parsis, their Zoroastrian religion, history, traditions, and the fierce debates that grips the small but vociferous community from time to time. Iconic Parsi Fortnightly ‘Parsiana’ To Shut Down in October After 60 Years | Parsiana, the Parsi fortnightly published from Mumbai, will shut down

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What It Truly Means to Be a Good Zoroastrian in Today’s World

In a world often defined by complexity and moral ambiguity, the timeless wisdom of Zoroastrianism offers a profound and practical roadmap for a meaningful life. Being a “good Zoroastrian” isn’t about rigid dogma; it’s about actively embodying the cosmic principles of Asha—truth, order, and righteousness—and striving for harmony with the divine blueprint that Dadar Ahura Mazda himself embodies. This sacred connection

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Arnaz Bisney walks through Dadar Parsi Colony!

A walk along video by Arnaz Bisney taking you through the charming lanes of Dadar Parsi Colony. The beautiful vintage bungalows and tree-lined lanes create magic that modern Bombay rarely offers. It’s these quiet lanes which hold stories that shaped the city we know today.

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Farewell our friend- Cyrus J. Siganporia

In the passing away of Cyrus Jal Siganporia, on Monday, June 30, 2025, we the Zarthusti’s of India and mainly Mumbai have lost a great personality. Cyrus was a staunch follower of our religion and after his retirement from Larsen & Toubro, dedicated his life and time towards betterment of our Agiaries’, Atash Behram’s and Doongarwadi (Tower of Silence). His

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HOW TO STITCH A SUDREH

Are you interested in learning how to stitch a sudreh ? The book, ‘HOW TO STITCH A SUDREH , A Step By Step Guide With Diagrams’ By Yasmin F. Daruwala, takes you by the hand and shows you how to do it. In this book, every step of the sudreh -stitching process, explained in simple English , is also illustrated

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The 32nd Manthra Conference Avesta Recitation Gatha Studies

Greetings all, I hope you are doing well. Although the registration for Manthra ended on June 7, I would like to share with you the YouTube link related to Manthra: It would be greatly appreciated if you could share it with others to help raise awareness about this unique conference and special Zoroastrian event in Iran. While registration has closed, anyone

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The Women Excluded from Parsi Life

The Zoroastrians of India are a tiny and rapidly shrinking group. Yet they exclude women who marry out and their offspring from their community. Parsi women praying at the sea wall in Bombay. Alamy. While growing up as a Parsi in Bombay, I was often told that we were the most progressive and egalitarian community in India. In 2001, the

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Dae Mah Jashan at Lalbaug Ag

Dinner Menu. – Samosa – ⁠Shaami Kabab – ⁠Chicken Kurma – ⁠Naan – ⁠Mutton Biryani – ⁠Dahi Kachubar – ⁠Ice Cream

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In pursuit of Good Words, Good Thoughts, Good Deeds

In pursuit of Good thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds. At four score & five, my desire to play Golf remains unabated. It is rightly said, golf is not just a game, it is a philosophy, another interesting four-letter word. I can write a thesis on this but the purport of this article is not Golf. In the course of my

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HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY!

A Beautiful and profound statement from the Denkard.  The Denkard’s assertion that respecting and acting in accordance with the wishes of parents equates to “doing bandagi to God” (performing divine service or worship) highlights the immense value placed on filial piety within Zoroastrianism. This isn’t merely about obedience; it reflects a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of the moral and spiritual realms.

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