The concept of Organ Donation in our Community is as controversial as it is noble, and the past few weeks has seen a resurgence of debates and discussions about this topic. Noshir Dadrawala helps clear the air and do away with related confusions. With respect to everyone’s beliefs, and with the main aim of shedding light on this topic, I share my knowledge and
Read moreAll sagan early morning chowk, toran, loban, batti, ses with kankoo, extra big haar for the young lady. Ses should be ready with everything – put red chital on the sòpara, saree in ses with an good luck envelope and any new/ old jewellery you wish her to wear. A small bowl of sweet curd and khari sakar. Morning hair
Read moreIf there is one piece of our daily attire that has practically disappeared in the last century, it is headgear. And nowhere is it more noticeable, than the Parsis. Every single picture of Parsis right up to the early 1950’s saw the men with headgear. Mostly the paghdi or pheta adorned the crown of every respectable Parsi gentleman. Sadly that
Read moreThe Zoroastrian community annually gathers at Pir-e-Sabz, a Zoroastrian temple situated in Yazd, central Iran, to practice specific rituals and traditions. From June 14-16, Zoroastrian pilgrims make their way to Pir-e-Sabz, or Chak Chak, nestled in the rock face, to pray in the spot where Princess Nikbanoo, the daughter of the last Sassanian king Yazdegird III escaped the Arabs.
Read moreThe story of GULSHIRINA BANU Courtesy : Percy Hansotia KSHNAOTHRA AHURAHE MAZDAO IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF PAK MAGAV SAHEBS OF BAATEN TO MY GURU MINOCHER NAUSHIRWAN PUNDOL SAHEB, we procced. There may be other versions of this story but this is written as per the story told by Minocher Saheb. Ancient IRAN was ruled over by Five
Read moreBehdin Homa Behdin Jamshed – The Patron Saint of Harassed Souls Bazaar-gate in Fort, Bombay Photo Courtesy: Soharab Jesia The month of Dae is dedicated to the Supreme Divinity, Ahura Mazda. Throughout this holy month, devout Parsis perform thanks-giving Jasan offering gratitude to Ahura Mazda for His Bounties. It is considered particularly meritorious to perform Jasan on Roj Hormuzd, Daepadar,
Read moreParsi Times brings you our monthly ‘Religion Special: Parab Series’, by our religious scholar and cultural expert, the erudite Noshir Dadrawala. Every month, we share with you a deeper understanding of this auspicious day of the month – the Parab – when the mah (month) and the roj (day) coincide. Here’s celebrating this month’s Parab – the most auspicious ‘Adar
Read moreCELEBRATING NAVROZ WITH OUR NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS As FEZANA enters its 30th anniversary, and migrants grow roots in the North American continent and establish a unique new identity for themselves in our new western Zarathushti diaspora, traditions are forming. Harkening back to our countries of origin, to celebrate the New Year and the coming of Spring on March 21st (Jamshedi Navroz) we are
Read moreThis story is as much a sari story, as it is a story of furniture – a Parsi obsession and feature of their traditionally elegant homes. Nilakshi remembers Gustad Noble’s father’s furniture shop, and his love for the craft, in Rohinton Mistry’s Such a Long Journey. We were surrounded by objects de arts and bric-à- brac from generations, especially those handcrafted chairs. She loved the
Read moreSes Sangarwani – http://wp.me/p6TVE-3SU Rupiya Pehervani Reet — before engagement – http://wp.me/p6TVE-3T1 Engagement Ceremony – Adravanoo – http://wp.me/p6TVE-3Ta Achoo Michoo Ceremony – http://wp.me/p6TVE-3Td Sagan / Teeli ni Reet – http://wp.me/p6TVE-3U4 Madavsoro – http://wp.me/p6TVE-3U6 SUPRA NI REET – Ne – HALDI NI REET – http://wp.me/p6TVE-3U9 Divo Adarni – http://wp.me/p6TVE-3Uc Preparations one day before the wedding – http://wp.me/p6TVE-3Um ON THE WEDDING
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