Parsis are a religious community found in India and some other parts of the world. Pateti is the day preceding the Parsi New Year. The name Pateti originated from the word ‘Patet’ which means repentance. The following day ‘Navroze’ after Pateti is the actual Parsi New Year. Many people confuse Pateti and Navroze and wrongly assume that Pateti is in
Read moreVarovar Varovar can be done anytime after the wedding, depending on both the parties. It can be done the next day, next week or next month. Only after the varovar is done you may pick up the Madavsoro –no-pot and empty out all the Ses of Paan, sopari, coconut rice, kankoo etc. and it should be put in the Sea
Read moreMAKING MUKTAD MORE MEANINGFULbyErvad Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia Muktad are the 10 days starting from Roj Ashtad of Mah Spandarmad and ending on Vahishtoisht Gatha, when, according to Zoroastrian tradition, all Fravashis and souls collectively descend every year to their houses in particular and into the world in general. They remain wherever there is purity, prayers, performance of rituals and goodness.
Read moreTHE DAY OF THE WEDDING The day begins with Chowk Toran Divo/Batti Loban sagan ni sev, dahi etc. See that the Divo/Batti lasts for 24 hours. After bath Clean and arrange the Full Ses, put a bowl of rice. Bride/Groom takes bath milk and flower and do sagan and give the coconut in his hand which He/She has to take
Read moreFrom Groom’s Side Envelope for Mabed who comes for Nahan Envelope for Nahan nahavana akhiyanana Envelope for Ashirwad sare tena two dastoorji-na Envelope for Agiary ma boi dei tena Envelope for Varbeda nu (hath dhovravanu) Envelope for Pug dhovrave tena Envelope Cheda chodvana (optional) Envelope along with the Ring for Bride’s brother (Sala dakhal ni viti) Envelope for Bride’s father
Read moreThis is a video in 2 segments describing the intricate and very specialized art of weaving a Kushti, the sacred thread worn by Parsi/Irani Zoroastrians. The process involves gathering wool from sheep, cleaning it, drawing fine thread from it, winding it on a Chaatardi (spindle) by hand, combining two such fine threads into one, and making 72 threads for the
Read moreSome useful Tips and Guidelines for the wedding in the Family All things to buy and keep ready for the Big Day – early days preparations 🙂 Kankoo ½ kg. Haldi Powder ¼ kg. Rice Powder ¼ kg. (rice flour) Kharek ½ kg. Sopari ½ kg. Paan with stems get fresh every day. Halad na ganthia ½ kg. Kotla ni
Read moreDIVO ADARNI The 2nd day after the Madavsoro is regarded as the day for exchanging gifts between both the families. What you need to keep ready from Groom’s side Keep the Big ses ready … with Soparo, Paro, Pigani,Gulabas, Paan , Sakar, kharek, badam, sopari,batasa, red Bangles on top of Sopara, Bowl of sweet Curd, 1 silver coin (Jarthost or
Read moreSUPRA NI REET – Ne – HALDI NI REET Supra ni reet is done immediately after the Madavsoro What will you need. 4 Supras keep ready in the morning 1 Khalli batto (hand spice grinder ) with one or two harad na ganthia. Put a small garland over it. 1 bowl of ready mix of turmeric powder and rose water
Read moreMadavsoro (Madavsora is done the same day after the Engagement …the beginning, first day of the marriage ceremony which is done 4 days prior to the day of the Wedding, where a mango sapling is sowed with wealth of things, wishing the bridal couple health, wealth, prosperity that is as the small sapling grows into a big strong tree and
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