Panchmasiyoo is done in the fifth month, any day is good. Basically, both sides parents do sagan (like we do on birthdays) to both the parents to be. It is generally done at one place, where the families meet to celebrate the coming of the child. Nothing is done for the coming child yet, but you may give gift to
Read morePlease Find the ‘Navjote Booklet’ for Normal Viewing By late Noshir Daboo
Read moreHere is an interesting article authored by Dastur Firoze Kotwal that I found in my archives. This read may probably not make any difference to those who have already given up on the tenets of our religion, but then again who knows? Enjoy this invaluable advice from a notable scholar. Ervad Jal Dastur JalDastur@hotmail.com RELIGIOUS IMPLICATIONS OF MIXED MARRIAGES
Read more27th September, 2020, marked the unfortunate passing of the very popular and much-loved Bahadur Hansotia, a resident of Cusrow Baug (South Bombay) for seventy years. A true Parsi, he was known to help everyone in need, a true friend to many. His nearly three-decade-long tenure at the Central Bank of India (Colaba Branch) also showcased his ever-helpful and compassionate nature. During
Read moreThese are prayers which any Parsi Zoroastrian in a state of ritual purity can recite at the fire temple or in the house, at any time of the day or night during the 10 days of the Muktād. The Local Time from midnight to 2 am should be avoided for all prayers, except for the Kasti. Contents Muktad no Namaskar
Read moreBoi Ceremony And The Chakra Ritual 3 Nov 2019 Top of Form Courtesy : Burjor Daboo RITUAL OF ‘BOI-DAADAN’ OR MAACHI OFFERING AT CHANGE OF GEHS IN ATASH-BEHRAMS AND ITS GREAT SIGNIFICANCE ‘In the period of Haavan Geh, Haoma Yazata approached Zarathushtra (who was then) cleansing the fire (stand) from all sides and reciting the
Read moreCourtesy : Burjor Daboo THE CEREMONY OF CONSECRATION OF ATASH-BEHRAMS AND ADARANS The Sacred Fire is metaphorically spoken of as a King, having a spiritual jurisdiction over the district round about. The stone slab or stand, on which its censer stands, is considered and spoken of as its throne (takht). Its chamber is in the form of a
Read more(Written for girl child same follows for boy child too with Shirt & Pant) In the morning: Out side the door, sweep and clean, sprinkle water and put chowk Put toran on the doors Make little sagan no rawo or sev. Baby ne thoro ravo chatarjo Get the ses ready with diva. Put 3 red bengals on the Sopara (if
Read moreDuring the recent 10 day farvandian/muktad days I posted some observations on social media. Below is a compilation of all the posts. Many of the images were in black and white, but a lot of people requested I also post the color images. So in those cases I have posted both. Batliwala Agiary, Tardeo, Mumbai The muktad prayer days mean
Read moreToday is Pateti the day of Patet or repentance. The past is behind us and we can only accept where we were wrong and learn from it. We cannot wipe it off. But, the future is a clean slate ….Let us write our future with the pen of Asha (Truth, Righteousness and in sync with the Divine Order).
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