K. A. M. MARATHON CEREMONY OF NAAM-E-KHAAVER BY ERVAD PERVEZ D. MITHAIWALA In Tamaam Khordeh Avesta, one finds the prayer of Naam-e-Khaaver. In teachings of Paak Magav Sahebs of Demaavand Koh – Iran , the significance of this marathon ceremony was revealed through Behesti Minocher Nosherwan Pundol Saheb, who was fortunate to have come in direct and close contact with
Read moreTribute to Ervad Eruchshah Karkaria by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram Remembering Ervad Eruchshah E. Karkaria Roj Adar Mah Bahman, 1378 Yz. Today is the second death anniversary or Baj of Ervad Eruchshah Edulji Karkaria. I am posting the tribute I had written for him when he passed away . Continue reading by clicking above. Courtesy : Cawas Pardiwalla
Read moreClick here to see the Ghambar pictures Pictures of Ghambarin Rostam Baugh_Tehran_Iran Courtesy : Phil Masters
Read moreThe only anthropology museum of Zoroastrians in the world, which showcases the ancient history of Zoroastrians, is in Kerman’s Fire Temple. The idea of launching the museum along with the library of Kerman’s Zoroastrian Society came to light in 1983, when the head of the society, Parviz Vakhashouri, and the former head of library collected cultural heritage artifacts of Kerman’s
Read moreThe Yazashne is a Pav Mahel kriya that is performed in the Urvisgah also sometimes referred to as the Yazashne Gah which is a demarcated Pavicut area in a fire temple complex and falls under the category of the inner liturgical ceremonies performed by Yaozdathregar priests who hold a valid Bareshnum. It involves recital of the complete Yasna of
Read moreBaname Khuda! Dear friends, we have an email from Mr. Aspi Nirumvaala who mentions the Zoroastrian articles which they stock and sell at the shop SOHRAB DHUNJISHAW & SONS The list is quite exhaustive and I quote from Mr. Nirumvala’s letter: Sandal wood sticks, Sandal wood shreds, Sandal wood powder, Sandal wood incense sticks, incense in raw
Read moreAdar Parab is one of the “sacred name days” in the Zororas-trian calendar, where the name of the day and the name of the month coincide. more… http://holidaysfestivals1.blogspot.com/2009/05/adar-parab.html
Read moreThere is an ancient tradition in many cultures (including Zoroastrian) to fumigate ones home with incense two times a day (i.e. during sunrise and after sunset) by putting incense on fire ambers taken from a continuous hearth. In our Zoroastrian tradition we fumigated our homes with Lobaan(Frankincense) only. But Ustad Saheb Behramshah N Shroff has given a specific instruction to never
Read moreThe Flames of Faith – The TRUE Story of the Aden Holy Fire A Historical Saga by Pervez Daruwala Jam-e-Jamshed Weekly, Parsi New Year Special Sunday, 16th August, 1998. Click above to read the journey of the Atash-e-Adaran from Aden to Lonavla. Courtesy : Geve Narielwalla
Read moreThe concerned file of Baaj Tarikaats is now available on line on Parsi Zoroastrianism website. The link is provided below. http://tenets.parsizoroastrianism.com/Baaj_Prayers.pdf This pdf file is about Baaj prayers and tarikaats which are so essential for our spiritual upliftment and for creating Ashoi which is indespensable for us Zarathustis. Thanks Porus. Courtesy : Firdosh K Sukhia
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