Dasturji Khurshed Dastur Er. Ramiyar Karanjia Er. Zerick Dastur Kersi Limathwalla Zarine Commissariat ====================== Avan Yazad Parabh re-affirms “Change and Continuity co-exist peacefully” 22 March 2026 was a day celebrated the world over… as World Water day! Equally auspicious for us Zoroastrians as our precious Avan Ardavisur Banu Parab … Avan Mah Avan Roj! A Zoroastrian tradition of celebrating
Read moreA Parsi Times reader recently asked whether the Vendidad is a philosophical poem like the Gatha or prose enshrining an ancient ‘Zoroastrian Penal Code?’ He also wanted to know if it was simply a textual commentary or a sacred religious ritual? Finally, he was curious about why it is performed after midnight and considered as spiritually meritorious to perform the Vendidad ceremony in the memory
Read moreFEZANA Religion Education Committee (REC) Invites You to An ancient Zoroastrian ritual: The Yasna Haptanghaiti A talk by Professor Almut Hintze Saturday, February 21, 2026 9am PT, 11am CT, 12noon ET JOIN ZOOM MEETING Abstract: This richly illustrated talk discusses the composition, contents and ritual role of the Yasna Haptanghaiti, which translates as ‘Worship in Seven Sections’. Exploring the
Read moreFire, earth, and water were very sacred and defiling them by disposal of the dead was a sin for which there was no atonement Tower of Silence in Yazd, Iran. The building is no longer in use. The recent last rites of Zarine Khan (nee Katrak), the wife of Bollywood actor Sanjay Khan, generated a lot of controversy among netizens.
Read moreIn this brief talk, Erv. Zerkxis Bhandara beautifully explains the essence of the Muktad period. It’s a time of profound spiritual significance and connection for the Zoroastrian community. A Time for Reunion: Muktad is considered the most sacred time of the year, a special window when the physical and spiritual worlds draw closer. It’s an opportunity to connect with our
Read moreThe Zoroastrian Kusti Prayer – Rohinton Nariman with Vada Dasturjis
Read moreWhy is wearing the Sudreh and Kusti so important to our faith? Also, these days, most of the youth tend to wear these only on special occasions as required. Does this negatively affect them? What are the benefits of wearing the Sudreh and Kusti at all times? The Profound Significance of the Sudreh and Kusti That’s a really insightful question, Farrokh,
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Read moreToday is chula nu varas… Birthday of the hearth fire (cooking fire)
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