“Ses” is the most prominent auspicious symbol among Parsis. It is a round metallic tray of varied shapes and sizes, present at all times in a Parsi house, especially on auspicious occasions. The Ses for general occasions is a small one and the Ses for special occasions, like weddings and Navjotes, is a big one. The Ses has a wonderful
Read moreCeremony on the 6th day (CHATHI) after the baby is born. On the 6th day Light a Divo in the evening at around Dusk time (late evening). What you need to keep ready: Ful ses with khoomchi, soparo, pigani, kankoo dani, floweres, glass for batti, Karek, sopari, badam, sakar, rice grain. Plain Sheet of white paper, and new Red Pen
Read moreAs an ethnic community, Parsis have lived in India for over a millennium and myriad myths have been cherished and closeted which require to be brought out and given an occasional dusting. We realised the need for doing this in the course of a recent interaction with some elders of the community. It dawned on us that some of our
Read moreThis wonderful book written by Er. Godrej Dinshawji Sidhwa illustrates the history, ceremonies and rituals of the Zoroastrian faith. Go through the contents and read up the erudite writings of a great Scholar to understand the first monotheistic religion. Click Here to download the entire book in pdf format It is a huge download, please be patient
Read moreMany people regard ‘Ritual’ and ‘Reason’ as being anti-thetical. In reality, both are complementary factors in the process of spiritual growth. Prayers and rituals are born of man’s adoration for that unseen power underlying the mystery of life. Each religion prescribes its own set of practices as a means of adoration or worship or to encourage humility and surrender, resulting
Read moreDear friends, Here is the Humbandagi prayers for our Zarathushti friends who follow the Fasli calendar. The prayer may be recited during the 10 Fasli Muktad days which start from March 11th Asman Roj to the last Gatha day which is on Tuesday March 20th. The 5 Fasli Gatha days are from March 16th to March 20th. I have also
Read moreThe central province of Yazd is home to a large population of Iranian Zoroastrians. This past Tuesday, they celebrated the annual mid-winter feast “Jashn-e Sadeh” by preparing a large bonfire (also known as Adur-Jashan, or Feast of fire). The annual festivity honors fire, the defeat of darkness/cold and signifies the coming of Spring. Click Here for more pics
Read moreOn the joyous occasion of the salgireh of Paak Banaji Atash Behram Saheb, am pleased to share the below article. The sanctified land, divine edifice and sacred Kash of Paak Atash Behram Padshah Saheb Disclaimers: 1. The article is a feeble attempt to encapsulate the essence of the key messages as explained in the Purso Pasokh series by the late
Read moreThe Zoroastrian Celebration at Autumnal Equinox in Iran and the region since Antiquity It was during the mid-60s in Iran, that the Afshid (sunbeam) primary school yard overflowed with hundreds of playful, nutty, and noisy K-6 students. They were quieted when the custodian rang the shiny brass bell that hung on the school’s front porch. The boys and girls of each
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