Behdin Homa Behdin Jamshed – The Patron Saint of Beleaguered Souls By Noshir H. Dadrawala The month of Dae is dedicated to the Supreme Divinity, Ahura Mazda. Throughout this holy month, devout Parsis perform thanks-giving Jashan offering gratitude to Ahura Mazda for His Bounties. It is considered particularly meritorious to perform Jashan on Roj Hormuzd, Daepadar, Daepmeher and Daepdin. During
Read moreMy Little Book of Zoroastrian Prayers (with some fun activities) Author: Rebecca Cann Illustrator: Nassim Azadi This is a first colorful Zoroastrian prayer book designed specifically for children. It contains more than 40 simple prayers chosen from the Avesta. The second part of the book contains more than 30 questions on God, prayers and different
Read moreDr. Jehan Bagli, Prof. Stanley Insler, and Prof. Farhang Mehr Discuss Zarathushtrian Religion. Zarathushtrian Religion — Library of Congress OR http://czcjournal.org/audiovideo/zarathushtra_bagli_insler_mehr_v3.htm Courtesy : Jehangir Bisney
Read moreIt is with great pleasure for us to forward you the attached account of the Dallas Dar-e-Meher Inauguration with the first ever Vendidad Sade prayers in NA, an inauguration Baj and Jashan and Dadgah Fire enthronement. Hope you all enjoy the account and feel proud that one more built from scratch Dar-e-Meher is now operational. Let us all wish ZANT
Read moreA warm Welcome to ADAR YAZAD By Er. Dr. Ramiyar P. Karanjia (Published in Jame Jamshed dated 17th April 2011) The ninth day of the month and the ninth month of the year in the Parsi calendar is dedicated to Adar Yazad. For all those who are numerically inclined, Adar is the only Yazad who enjoys the same position –
Read moreDear Friends, I have recently published a children’s book entitled My Little Book of Zoroastrian Prayers. This book is designed for children ages 9 to 12 but it may be even useful to those adults who would like to learn about the basics of Zoroastrian religion. This book contains more than 40 prayers taken from the various parts of the
Read moreLast Sunday was a day of hectic events. Roj Khorshed Mah Avan marked the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Ustad Saheb Behramshah Nowroji Shroff Daremeher. From the previous day and early morning, volunteers were seen making last minute cleaning and festooning each door of the Daremeher with garlands. At 6:30 am the Havan Gah Machi weighing 5kgs was
Read moreAttached is an introductory Powerpoint Presentation on Zoroastrianism, prepared by our Zoroastrian Association of Chicago member Aban Grant for a student presentation. It is well thought out and beautifully presented with some gorgeous pictures, and was very well received. Thought others might find it helpful for presenting to students/interfaith groups, etc. She has kindly given permission for others to use
Read moreBaname Khuda! Dear Zarathushti humdins, Today (26th. March 2010) is a very special day in Nature. It is not only Avan mah, but also Avan roz, thus making it a “Avan nu Parabh” day. A wonderful day indeed to go and pray in front of the Waters – be they of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, the Persian Gulf, the
Read moreMeherangaan Day was celebrated on March 2, 2011 by Parsi Zarathushtis in India, according to the Shahenshahi calendar. Following information and attached pictures were posted on another alias previously. Regards, Maneck Bhujwala
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