By: Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram Roj Mahrespand Mah Avan, 1383 Yz. The advent of Avan Mah is celebrated by many Parsees with great gusto as it means unlimited feasting on the great Parsi delicacy of Dal ni Poli. The number of Parsis who mark Avan Mah with the daily recitation of the Avan Yasht is, of course, much less. But
Read moreParsis in India and elsewhere would be celebrating the Atash nu Par-hub , Ardar Mahinoo / Ardar Roj in a few days.. The wood or coal burning “chew-lo” in the olden days, during my time it was given a good clean-up and new coat of plaster or paint. Words from the Zoroastrian scriptures would hand written on the wall with thick paste either of
Read moreA Talk by Ervad Dr. Minocher Dadabhoy Karkhanawala (BA, MSc, MS, PhD) [Ervad Dr Karkhanavala was born in Mumbai. He passed his B Sc with chemistry and physics, completed his BA and then MSc from Wilson and Elphinstone Colleges. He did his MS in glass technology from New York State College of Ceramics and PhD in organic chemistry from
Read moreClick here for the Prayer Schedule from 10th March to 27th March 2014 Prayers during Fasli Muktad Courtesy : A R Tavadia
Read moreTo answer a question : “Can you please clarify on adoption of a pure parsi child (no offenses, i mean a child whose both parents are Parsis) by a pure Parsi childless couple….thru mutual agreement based on various personal social reasons.” K F Keravala has suggested the reference to an article written by Dasturji K N Dastoor MeherjiRana. This article has
Read moreClick here to read the article which vividly explains why adopting non-Parsi children by Parsi children is a lose-lose situation, both for the parents, the child, and also for the Parsi religion and the community. Religious and Social Structure of Parsi Life is Interwoven . Dasturji K N Dastoor MeherjiRana(Navsari) Dini Avaz, Vol. 7 No.4. Courtesy : K F Karavala
Read moreThe Importance of Vendidad in the Zarathushti Religion by Ervad Behramshah Hormusji Bhard…………… A few years ago an event took place which very clearly demonstrated the power of the prayer of Vendidad and which I would like to present below. In the township of Deolali (State of Maharashtra, India) there was a Panthaky by the name of Ervad Peshotan
Read moreIt was a hot and sultry afternoon, that 21st day of April, 1844 as Mr. Mancherji Hormuzdiar Chanddaru left the offices of the popular Parsi periodical‘Chabuk’ (lit. Whip) near Gunbow Street in the busy Fort area of Bombay. As he walked down passing the well on the main street and entered a small lane, a group of some Parsi boys suddenly emerged
Read moreRecitation of Ashem Vohu and Yatha Ahu Vairyo When one is not able to recite other Avesta prayers: (does not know how to read or write – cannot do so at certain time) Khurshed Nyaish – Yatha Ahu Vairyo – 103 Sarosh Yasht (Ratni) Vadi – Yatha Ahu Vairyo – 103 Sarosh Yasht Hadokht – Yatha Ahu Vairyo –
Read moreZoroastrianism, homosexuality & LGBT issues – a lecture recording Posted by: Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram Roj Avan Mah Shehrevar, 1383 Yz. As announced earlier, a function was held at the Mahella Patel Agiary at Grant Road, Mumbai, on Thursday, January 23rd, 2014 to commemorate the 4th death anniversary of Vada Dasturji Meherji Dastur Kekobad Meherji Rana of Navsari. After the Jashan
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