Here is a video of a Zoroastrian couple getting married in Iran. Makes an Interesting study between the way couples dress, the items displayed, the sequence of blessings/ prayers recited by the Dastoor/priest ending in the Doe-a- tandaroasti. Part of it appears is blanked out including the face of the priest Enjoy Rusi Sorabji
Read moreAnimal Sacrifices Are They Mentioned In The Pak Avesta? The word ‘sacrifice’ means giving up or forsaking of a thing, a quality, and it could also mean the killing of an animal. Our Mazdayasni Zarathushti Religion is fundamentally based on the purity of body, mind and soul. It emphasizes Universal Brotherhood (Ardafravash) and extends it to all the Kingdoms
Read moreThe Board of Trustees and Members of the Governing Body of THE K R CAMA ORIENTAL INSTITUTE invite you to a lecture on “Glimpses Of Ancient Zoroastrian History” by Mr Noshir Dadrawala Chief Executive of The Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy at 6 pm on Wednesday, 11th December 2013 in the Dr Sir J J Modi Memorial Hall of the Institute 136 Bombay
Read moreSAD NEWS FOR ALL FANS OF PARSI HEADGEAR Burjor Mistry, the third and last generation of the Parsi hatter firm Dinshaw B. Mistry, established in 1876 and formerly of Kalbadevi, passed away last Saturday at the age of 80. Extremely low profile, Mistry was nevertheless known as the best maker in Bombay of phetas and paghrees and had an extremely
Read moreWHY ELECTRICY/ELECTIC DEVISES AND MOBILE PHONES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN ATASH BAHRAM’S & AGYARIS ATASH AND ELECTRICITY ARE MUTUALLY OPPOSED. By Pervin Mistry (This article is an appeal to the trustees of Atash Bahrams/Adarans in particular, and to the community in general. It is written with the intent to create awareness regarding the divine status and spiritual function of Atash
Read moreZAGNY has put up an interesting collection of Parsi Ceremonies and Rituals on their website, including : Zori Pori Panchmasiyu Agarni khoro bharvani ceremony Chatthi Vadhavo Besna Pag Laddoo and many more Click Here for the detailed info
Read moreParsi community to teach their fold how to make the sacred cord Mumbai Mirror | Oct 10, 2013, 02.21 AM IST Sayali Karkare Anxious to preserve a dying art of their diminishing community, the Bombay Parsi Punchayat is promoting kusti weaving classes for those in their fold; 67-year old Dolly Mistry’s sessions have been advertised by the Punchayat in the latest issue of the Parsi newspaper Jam-e-Jamshed.
Read more“Educate and be informed, then Reform upon clear Reflection and make a Choice to Transform.” [Yasna 30.2] SHARING WITH IMMENSE PRIDE ONE OF OUR FABULOUS Z-CUSTOMS FROM: MEHER AMALSAD WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA, USA My Dear Zarathushti Sisters and Brothers: Respected Mobed Mehraban Firouzgary, Tehran, Iran ; Dr. Ardeshir Behi, Vancouver, Canada; and I have TEAMED-UP TOGETHER to embark on a
Read moreThe DABISTÁN, Or School Of Manners TRANSLATED FROM THE ORIGINAL PERSIAN, WITH NOTES AND ILLUSTRATIONS, BY DAVID SHEA, OF THE ORIENTAL DEPARTMENT IN THE HONORABLE EAST INDIA COMPANY’S COLLEGE; AND ANTHONY TROYER, MEMBER OF THE ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETIES OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, OF CALCUTTA AND PARIS AND OF THE ETHNOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PARIS: EDITED, WITH A PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE,
Read moreWhat to do and pray during the Muktad – part 1 Posted by: Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram Roj Ram Mah Spendarmad, 1382 Yz. The holy days of the Muktad will soon be upon us. What are the specific prayers to say during these days? How should a Parsi conduct himself during this extremely auspicious period? What guidelines should we
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