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NAMC Institute of Zoroastrian Studies – Upcoming Presentations and Courses

                           
                   
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     We are pleased to announce our upcoming Discussion Group Presentations and Courses:
      Discussion Group Presentation – Zoroastrianism Outside the Box:   Prayer – What is it? – Sunday, November 26, 2023, 2:00 pm EST, 11 am PST
 Presenter: Ervad Jal Panthaki
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Discussion Group Presentation – Zoroastrianism Outside the Box:  Mazda is not God – It is the Foundation of Creation – Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, 2:00 pm EST, 11 am PST

Presenter: Fereydoon Keshavarz
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Courses – Pre-Zoroastrian & Zoroastrian Dynasties – November 25, 2023 to June 8, 2024 – Saturdays @ 11:00 am EST
                                                              Peshdadian  – Ervad Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia –  Nov. 25, 2023 to Dec. 16, 2023
                                                              Kiyanian       –  Mr. Meheryar Rivetna        –  Jan. 6, 2024 to Jan 27, 2024
                                                              Achaemenid – Ervad Cawas Desai             –  Feb. 17, 2024 to March 9, 2024
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                                                              Sassanian    –   Ervad Behram Panthaki     –   May 11, 2024 to June 8, 2024
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                                                              January 20, 2024 to February 17, 2024 – Saturdays @ 11:00 am EST
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PARSI LAGAN NAA REET RIVAAJO

[PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS JUST FOR INDICATION –THERE IS NO FIXED REET. DIFFERENT PEOPLE MAY HAVE DIFFERENT REET RIVAAJ. – DO AS PER MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING.]
-: EXCHANGE OF CLOTHES AND THINGS FOR ALL RITUALS OF WEDDING: –
(BOY’S SIDE, BUYS ALL CLOTHES + JEWELRY ETC, FOR THE GIRL.)
(GIRL’S SIDE, BUYS ALL CLOTHES+ WATCH/PENDANT ETC, FOR THE BOY.)
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[1] RITUAL FOR RUPIYAA PEHRWAANAA:
(AT THIS JUNCTURE NO CLOTHES OR ORNAMENTS BE GIVEN)
(Covers to be given may be kept same for both side, with mutual Understanding.)
{1} THINGS NEEDED FOR RUPIYAA PEREHERVANA: – (Both Sides Same) ~
(a) FOR THE MAIN SES:– In a Small Size Ses,- Divo, Kanku Pigani, Gulaab Baas (With Rose water), Sopaaro, Some handful of Rice grains for welcoming (Vadhaaavaa Maate). (a) In the Sopaara Fill some 100g-200g Pataasa/Saakar; (b) PAAN (Betel Leaf), SOPAARI (Dry Betel Nut), AAKHI BADAAM (Whole Almonds With Shell), KHAAREK (Dried Dates), HALDAR GANTHIO (Dry Turmeric Lump) All 4-5 Nos.. (c) DRY COCONUT (shaved). (d) HAAR (Flower Garlands) 1- Small no. for the Ses, + For Garlanding the Guests 5-7 Nos. (Depending on how many relatives are coming) (e) CHAANDI NO SIKKO (Silver Coin) to be kept in the Ses. (f) MITHAI BOX -200/250gms each 2 Nos. 1.-To be kept in Ses(For general use) and 1- to be given at the time of Valaavaa. (g) EGGS- 2-3 Nos. (For Aachhu Michhu). (h) A DAHI VAATKI (Curd Bowl Small) 1 No. (i) A GLASS OF WATER Small 1 No.
(b) SMALL THALI / SES FOR AACHHU MICHHU: Keep Paan, Sopaari, Khaarek, Aakhi Badaam, Haldar Ganthio 1 Nos. each + 1 small glass of water + 1 egg + 1 coconut (shaved)
(c) COCONUTS TO USE: – 1.) Keep in Ses 2) Vadahavtaa- kept in Hand While going to the other house. 3) During Achhu Michu Breaking it welcoming to house 4) To be Kept in Hand while Doing Sagan standing on the platform 5) Achhu Michu breaking it when returning from Agiyari Atashbehram
{A} RITUAL FOR GIRL:-
1) The Girl’s Side will Do Sagan to the girl at their Place (Do Tili + Gives Coconut + Paan + Sopaari + Khaarek + Aakhi Badaam + Haldar Ganthio in hand. Put on a Flower Garland. Then with the Ses Go to the Boy’s House.
2) The boy’s side welcomes the girl in the house Doing Aachhu Michhu (breaking the coconut & egg), Then transfer Items brought from the Ses into their Ses
3) First, make the girl stand on the platform and Do Sagan (doing Tili Give, Coconut + Paan + Sopaari + Khaarek + Aakhi Badaam + Haldar Ganthio in her hand, put the Flower Garland, make her wear Bangles + Give the cover. Feed her with Mithai. (Then the girl sits aside)
4) Then Do Sagan to the girl’s mother (Doing Tili Put on Flower Garland, Give cover, feed her With Mithai)
5) Similarly, Do Sagan to The Girl’s Father; Then Elder Of The Family; Then The Girl’s Brother
~ OTHERS WHO WANT TO DO SAGAN TO THOSE, WHOM THEY WANT TO, MAY DO NOW ~
~ GIVE CHAI NASTA ~
Now the Guests from the Girl’s side will leave and go to their House. (Girl will remain there Only)
{B} RITUAL FOR THE BOY:
1) The Boy’s Side will Do Sagan to the Boy at their Place (Do Tili + Give Coconut + Paan + Sopaari + Khaarek + Aakhi Badaam + Haldar Ganthio in hand. Put on a Flower Garland. Then with the Ses Go to the Girl’s House, Taking The Girl Along With them.
2) The Girl’s side welcomes the Boy in the house Doing Aachhu Michhu (breaking the coconut & egg), Then transfer Items brought from the Ses into their Ses
3) First, make the Boy stand on the platform and Do Sagan (doing Tili + Give Coconut + Paan + Sopaari + Khaarek + Aakhi Badaam + Haldar Ganthio in his hand, put the Flower Garland, Give the cover. Feed him with Mithai. (Then the Boy sits aside)
4) Then Do Sagan to the Boy’s mother (Doing Tili Put on Flower Garland, Give cover, feed her With Mithai)
5) Similarly, Do Sagan To The Boy’s Father; Then Elder Of The Family; Then The Boy’s Brother.
~ OTHERS WHO WANT TO DO SAGAN TO THOSE, WHOM THEY WANT TO, MAY DO NOW ~
~ GIVE CHAI NASTA ~
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:~ LUNCH IS SPONSORED BY THE BOY’S SIDE TO ALL GUESTS WHO CAME. ~:
{C} RITUAL AFTER LUNCH:
1) Then Girl & Boy both go to the Agiyari/Atashbehram to Pray, then Both return back to the Boy’s house.
2) Aachhu Michhu is done to Both together (breaking Coconut & Egg) and Welcome them into the house. The Girl remains in Boy’s House till evening.
3) Late evening the Boy takes the Girl back to her house with a Mithai Packet for the Girl’s side.
4) When they come At Girl’s place, Aachhu Michhu is done to Both together (breaking Coconut & Egg) Welcome them into the house.
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[2] RITUAL FOR ENGAGEMENT
{1} THINGS NEEDED FOR ENGAGEMENT:
(a) AACHHU MICHHU -SMALL THALI:– (Same For Both) – 1No. Paan + Sopaari + Coconut + Egg + Khaarek + Aakhi Badaam + Chokhaa + Haldar Ganthio + Small Metal Glass of water (Vadaahva Mate)
(b) DAHI MAATLI & SAAKAR TAPKA -SMALL THALI: – Small Pot with Dahi + Mava Macchi (Boi) 1 No + Patio Tapeli (To put the Dahi pot in) + Whole Saakar Bowl + Sagaa Naa 5-7 Covers (101/-) (keep 51/- to put in Their Thali Divo.)
(c) GIRL’S SIDE SES:- Paro with Pataasaa, On Paro -2 Flower Garlands (1 each for the Paro + Boy) Pigani with Kumkum, Gulabbas- with Rose Water + Divo + Chokhaa Vatki + Khaarek + Paan 5 Nos. + Sopaari + Aakhi Badaam + Haldi Ganthio + Coconut + Mithai piece + Silver / Gold ring + Shirt + Pant + Sadro + Kasti + Topi + Hanky + Underwear + Shoes + Socks + 1001/- Engagement cover + Sasu Dakhal ni Sari (Can be Given Back to Girl After Engagement)
(d) BOY’S SIDE SES:- Paro with Pataasaa, On Paro -2 Flower Garlands (1 each for the Paro + Girl) + Pigani with Kumkum, + Gulabbas with Rose Water + Divo + Chokhaa Vatki + Khaarek + Paan 5 Nos. + Sopaari + Aakhi Badaam + Haldi Ganthio + Coconut + Mithai piece + Silver / Gold Ring + Saree Set + Sadro + Kasti + Hanky + Bra + Panty + Mathubanu / Scarf + Chappal + 3/5 Bangles + 1001/-Engagement cover
{2} PROCEDURE FOR ENGAGEMENT:
(KEEP BOTH BOY & GIRL READY WITH COCONUT IN HAND BEFORE THE ENGAGEMENT CEREMONY BEGINS)
(A) BOY’S SIDE TO GIRL:
1.) Boy’s side takes The Ses + Dahi-Maatli Thali and goes to the girl’s house. They Do Aachhu Michhu and welcome them. .
2.) The boy’s side Gives Clothes for the girl + Gives the Dahi Maatli Thali, where girl’s side put Rs. 51/- besides the Divo
3.) The girl will stand on the platform, Do Sagan (Do Tili-Garlanding, Give coconut in Hand., Give clothes + Give Silver/Gold Ring,+ make her wear Bangles. Give Engagement Cover + Give Earrings as ‘Dahi-Maatli Ni Butti’ (Girl sits aside) Boy’s side gives the 5-7 Covers for Sagaa Naa
~ GIVE DRINKS ETC. ~
They will Leave Taking the Girl With them to their House, They will Do Aachhu Michhu and welcome her inside the House.
(B) GIRL’S SIDE TO BOY:-
1.) Girl’s side now takes the Ses + Dahi Maatli thali with them and goes to the boy’s side, They will Do Aachhu Michhu and welcome them.
2.) The Girl’s side Gives Clothes for the Boy + Gives the Dahi-Maatli Thali, where Girl’s side put Rs. 51/- besides the Divo
3.) The Boy will stand on the platform, Do Sagan Do Tili-Garlanding, Give coconut in Hand., Give clothes + Give Silver/Gold Ring, Give Engagement Cover + Give Sari as ‘Sasu Dakhal N sari’. Girl’s side gives the 5-7 covers for Sagaa naa.
4.) The Boy and Girl Will Now Stand Together on the Platform (Boy on the Right & Girl on the Left side.) and make each other wear the Engagement Rings. Sagan to be done to Both respectively (Tili & Flower Garland)
~ GIVE DRINKS ETC. ~
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BOTH BOY & GIRL WILL NOW GO TO THE AGIYARI/ATASHBEHRAM.
After they return both will go to the Boy’s House, where they will welcome them inside by Doing Aachhu Michhu.
~ GO FOR LUNCH ~
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[3] RITUAL FOR MADAVSARO (MANDAP- SAARAV)
{1} THINGS NEEDED FOR MADAVSARO: (Both Sides Same)
One Thali with Paan 5 Nos. + Sopaari + Khaarek + Aakhi Badaam + Whole Saakar + Small Dahi Vatki + Coconut + Egg + Handful of Wheat + Chokhaa + Haldar Ganthio + Kanku & Kharaptu Vatki (To Make Kharaptu in a bowl take 1 Table Spoon of Wheat + Gram Flour + 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder + l//4 Teaspoon Kanku (Vermillion Powder). Mix all this with Water to Make a thick Batter.) + 2-3 Thick Sutar No Dado (Ball of Cotton Thread of 5-7 Strand) + Chotli Valu Nareil (New Coconut With Tuft on top) + -Divo + A Small Piece of Malamal (Muslin cloth Size of a Napkin) + Sona-Rupa -Dhatu Ni Padiki (Shredded Mix Metals Gold-Silver etc.) + Dhoop + Lobaan + 1 Flower pot With mud + Thick Plant Branch / Bamboo + Dup Danu for Lobaan.
{2} MADAVSARO PROCEDURE: (Both Sides Same- At Their Home)-
1.) Four Married women With Tili (Husband must be Living) and covered Head must be ready.
2.) Make An Ervad or an Elder Of the house, do Tili, wear a red Turban around the head and do the Ritual. The Girl/Boy too, with head covered, Tili & Garland should stand near.
3.) Near the door of the house, make a Kharaptu Kanku on the sidewall. Put the Flower Pot on the Chowk done previously by the door. Do some Kharaptu Kanku On the Pot. Make a hole in the Mud put the Khaarek, Paan, Sopaari, Whole Saakar, Badaam, Dahi, Rice &Wheat, Haldar Ganthio, and The mix Metal shreds
4.) The Ervad / Elder will plant the branch in the Pot, Praying Yatha Ahu Vairyo. All the 4 women + Boy/Girl will Put their hand on the branch praying Yatha Ahu Vairyo and press the soil as hard as you can. Then circulate the egg 7 times + The Coconut 7 times around the plant, smashing it on the ground near the door, sprinkling coconut water on the plant.
5.) Take the muslin cloth soak it in the Kharaptu Kanku and warp it on the plant.
6.) Take the new coconut with the tuft, Decorate it With Kanku. The Married women will Wrap the Cotton thread 7 times around the coconut, Praying 7 Yatha Ahu Vairyo. Place the End inside the turns so it does not Loosen out (It Should not be Knotted) Give cover to the one doing the ritual.
7.) The Boy / Girl should be made to stand near the plant, carrying the coconut in their Hands And Do Lobaan to the coconut and the plant. (KEEP THIS COCONUT IN A SAFE PLACE WITH PURITY WHERE NO BODY CAN TOUCH IT. THIS COCONUT IS TO BE GIVEN TO THE BOY / GIRL AT THE TIME OF MARRIAGE)
Go to the Agiyari/Atashbehram For Blessings.
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[4] RITUAL FOR SUPDA JHATAKVANU & HALDI CEREMONY
{1} THINGS NEEDED FOR SUPDA JHATAKVANU & HALDI CEREMONY :-(Both Sides Same.)
Supda 4 Nos. Each With Khaarek + Paan + Sopaari + Aakhi Badaam + Haldi Ganthio + Kharaptu Kanku + Thick Cotton thread Dado (left over from the Mandavsaro) + bowl of Wheat + Pataasaa + piece of Coconut (From the ones broke at the Mandavsaro) + A Khal-batto (Pestle to Pound The Haldi Ganthio To powder & use for haldi Ceremony)
{2} SUPDA JHAKATVANU PROCEDURE: (Both Sides Same))-
(1) 4 Married Women With tili (Husbands living) will Do Kharaptu Kanku & Tili on their Supdas, Wind Sutar Dora 5/7 Times Put all Khaarek etc. in their supda. They will sit on all 4 sides with the Boy / Girl in the middle
(2) Each singing and shaking their supda will exchange it 5/7 times, sideways, cross ways, opposite ways.
{3}HALDI CEREMONY PROCEDURE (Both Sides Same):-
(1) After the Supda Jhatakvanu is over, they will pound the Turmeric to Powder & MIX it with Water/Milk to make a Paste. Each will apply Haldi Paste to the Boy / Girl, saying words of Wisdom & wishing them well in life.
(SOME ALSO HAVE A RITUAL OF QUIZ WHERE THE BOY / GIRL ARE ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW TO COOK OR PRICE OF ITEMS ETC. AND LATER CARRY THEM TO TAKE BATH)
Go to the Agiyari/Atashbehram For Blessings.
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[5] RITUAL FOR VARADHPATTAR BAAJ-PORI PADHRAVI
{1} THINGS NEEDED FOR VARADHPATTAR-PORI PADHRAVI: (Both Sides Same)
(a) VARADHPATTAR BAAJ :-(Shaadi Raamashni Ni Baaj)- 2-3 Varadhvada (type of Large size Bhaakhra). + Ravo + Kharo Poro + Sarya Papad + 2-3 Rotlis ~(To Give all for Baaj at Agiyari/Atashbehram For the Varadhpattar Baaj)
(b) PORI PADHRAVA STEEL THALI- 2 Dal Ni Pori + 1 for Avan Yazad, (at river) + 2-3 Big Pataasaa + Coconut + Kharaptu -Kanku + Paan + Khaarek + Aakhi Badaam + Haldi Ganthio + Few loose Flowers + Whole Saakar + Chokhaa
{2}VARADHPATTAR BAAJ & PORI PADHRAVI PROCEDURE: (Both Sides Same)-
(1) Varadhpattar Baaj will be done at the Agiyari/Atashbehram by the Ervad Saheb.
(2) Pori Parthavi After Baaj is done take the Thali with Varadhpattar + Pori to River. Do Kharaptu Kanku Making a Rectangle and joining both sides Sideways & Say at River, “Avaan Maai Aay Tamari / Tamaraa (Girl’s / Boys Name) – Naa Lagan Ni Khushali Ni Pori Chhe, Te Maaraa Bachchaao Ghanu Sukh Joy. Bhulchuk Maaf Karashoji.’ – Chokhaa Vadhaava
(You can now Give the Varadhpattar & Pori to your Guests.)
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[6] RITUAL FOR UKARDI LOOTVAANI
~ IT IS MAINLY A FUN GAME FOR GUESTS. ~
{1} PROCEDURE FOR OOKARDI LOOTVVANI:
Keep a Big Thali on the ground, with some Varadhpattar + Dal Ni Pori All cut to 4 Pieces each + Saria Papad etc.
The Guests are supposed to Loot this Bounty, and the Hosts are supposed to throw water on them from Above their Balconies on these Guests to prevent them from Looting. Finally, the Guests succeed in looting & all eat the Varadhpattar/Pori/Saria etc.
(In today’s time with High-rise apartment buildings, this ritual is hardly possible)
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[7] RITUAL FOR AADARNI
{1} THINGS NEEDED FOR AADARNI:
(a) AACHHU MICHHU SMALL THALI :-(Both Sides Same) 5 Paan + Sopaari + Coconut + Egg + Khaarek + Aakhi Badaam + Sakar + Chokhaa + Haldar Ganthio + Small Metal Glass of water (Vadaahva Mate)
(b) GIRL’S SIDE SES: –Paro with Pataasaa, On Paro -2 Flower Garlands (1 each for the Paro + Boy) + Pigani with Kumkum, Gulabbas with Rose Water + Divo + Chokhaa Vatki + Khaarek + 5Paan + Sopaari + Aakhi Badaam + Haldi Ganthio + Coconut + Mithai piece + Shirt + Pant + Sadro + Kasti + Topi + Hanky + Underwear + Shoes + Socks + Shawl (To Keep in Hand during Wedding) Silver/Gold Ring or watch + Sasu Daakhal Ni sari (They will Keep & Give Girl On Agharni) + Sagaa naa 5-7 Covers (101/-)
(c) BOY’S SIDE SES: – Paro with Pataasaa, On Paro -2 Flower Garlands (1 each for the Paro + Girl) Pigani with Kumkum, Gulabbas with Rose Water + Divo + Chokhaa Vatki + Khaarek + 5Paan + Sopaari + Aakhi Badaam + Haldi Ganthio + Coconut + Mithai piece + Akha Varas Ni Tirath No Necklace(Set maa No) + Saree Set + Sadro + Kasti + Hanky + Scarf + Bra + Panty + Chappal + 3/5 Bangles + Sagaa naa 5-7 Covers (101/-) + Sasu Dakhal Ni Sari – They bring in Saahjan on Wedding Day. Give it to Girl’s Mom. Rotate 3 Times Finally to Girl On Lagan Varovar – Next day.)
{2} AADARNI PROCEDURE:
(1) Boy’s Side comes with the Ses, Do Aachhu Michhu & Welcome them. Girl Stands on the Platform Do Tili Garland Give all Items Coconut etc. in hand. Give The Adarni Saree set + The Necklace (set maa no) (Stating for the Tirath of the whole year.) Girl is made to Wear the Saree given to her, (Sasu wets the saree corner & Places some rice grains & Makes a Knot before Making the Girl Wear the saree) Give Sasu Daakhal ni Saree to Girl’s Mother (Which they will bring in Saahjan at Wedding.) Give saga’s covers (Girl sits aside)
(2) Girl’s Side Comes with the Ses. Do Aachhu Michhu & Welcome them. Boy stands on the Platform. Do tili Garland; Give all Items Coconut etc. in Hand. Give silver/Gold Ring or Watch. Give Shawl (To be Kept in Hand on the wedding Day.) Give Sasu Daakhal Ni Saree (To Keep & Give on Agharni) + Give 5-7 Sagaa na covers.
Go to the Agiyari/Atashbehram For Blessings.
~ GO FOR LUNCH ~
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[8] RITUAL FOR WEDDING
{1}THINGS NEEDED FOR WEDDING
(a) AACHHU MICHHU SMALL THALI-(Both Sides Same):-5 Paan + Sopaari + Coconut + Egg + Khaarek + Aakhi Badaam + Sakar + Chokhaa + Haldar Ganthio + Small Metal Glass of water (Vadaahva Mate)
(b) FOR NAAHN (Both Sides Same):-1 Thali With Egg + Milk Vatki + Flowers + Chokhaa + Small Metal Glass of Water + Taro ~ (IF BOY IS AN ERVAD THEN HE DOES NOT NEED TO TAKE NAAHN- IT IS SKIPPED) ~
(c) GIRL’S SIDE TO TAKE TO HALL:- 1 Aaraa Antar Ni White Saree / Cloth + 1 Coconut with Swsatik Drawn on it. + The thread Bound Coconut kept aside during the Madavsaro Ceremony + Garland / Bouquet + Wedding Chairs + Tipoy + Lamp + + Small Divo Ses + Wedding Ring + Shawl Given at Adarni + Pag Dhovani Taambdi(Vessel for Washing of Legs) & Small tray with Silver/Steel Glass + Sutar No Dado + Small Thali With Chokhaa & Coconut + Haath Borvaa No Chamburo (Small Vessel to Dip hands in)
(d) GIRL’S VAAGO SES:-With Girl’s Wedding Saree Set + + Sadro + kasti + Scarf + Sandals + Shawl For Boy’s father & Cover 1001/- + Extra shawls & Covers + Cover for Boy’s Brother + Watch/Chain Pendant for Boy + The Saree (Sasu Dakhal Ni) given on Adarni to bring in Saahjan.
(e) BOY’S SIDE TO TAKE TO HALL:- Sasra Khore Ni Bracelet (Set Ni) + Wedding Ring + Cover for Girl’s Brother + Pag Dhovanu Cover 101/- + Haath Borya Nu Cover 101/- + Chhedaa Chodvanu Cover101/- + The thread wound Coconut kept aside during the Madavsaro Ceremony + Shawl for Girl’s Father & Cover 1001/- + Extra shawls + covers
(f) BOY’S VAAGO SES:- White Dagli + Shirt + Pant + Sadro + Kasti + Topi + shoes/Chappals (IF BOY IS AN ERVAD THEN JAAMO + PICHHODI + PAGHDI + WHITE SHIRT + PANT + SAPAAT) + Shawl given on Adarni To keep in hand + The Saree (Sasu Dakhal Ni) given on Adarni to bring in Saahjan.
{2}WEDDING CEREMONY PROCEDURE:-
{NAHN CEREMONY WILL BE DONE BY THE ERVAD SAHEB FOR BOTH-GIVE COVERS FOR NAHN}
(1) At her Home Girl does the kasti Goes for bath. 4 Married Women put their hands on her Head Pour water + Milk & Bless her. Do Aachhu Michhu when she comes out. When she leaves the House for Nahn, she will Do Kharaptu Kanku on the Main Door frame & Throws Rice behind her. Goes to the Baug and sits in Sahajan.
(2) Girl’s Side Gives the saree to Boy’s Mother (She will give it back to Girl stating it to be for the varovar The next Day)
(3) Girl’s Side Welcome the Boy’s Father, Give Shawl + Cover + Give Covers to Boy’s Brother
(4) The Boy first comes to the stage after doing Kasti. When The boy comes on the stage, Do Aachhu Michhu, give the shawl given on Adarni in his hand + Coconut + Garland/ Bouquet, Give watch/Chain Pendant. ( IN NAVSARI THERE IS AN OLD CUSTOM OF THE BOY LED BY THE VADA DASTURJI MEHERJIRANA/THE ERVAD SAHEB GOING TO PERFORM WEDDING, WALK FROM THEIR HOME TOWARDS THE PLACE OF WEDDING WITH ALL RELATIVES FOLLOWING BEHIND IN SAAHJAN.)
(5) Girl’s Sisterwill do the Haath Boryani Vidhi to the Boy (Pours water on boy’s hands in the vessel) Boy to Give Haath Boryani cover to her. (He Sits on the Stage)
(6) Boy’s FatherWill Give the Sasraa Khore Ni Bracelet to Girl. Now Girl’s brother/relatives escort her to the stage, When the girl comes to the stage do Aachhu Michhu and sits besides the Boy on stage
(7) Fathers of Both Sides, Gives shawl to each other in Saahajan Give Covers.
(😎Now The Main Wedding Ceremony Starts. The Chairs are now kept facing each other. The Coconut, Bouquet to be kept on their Laps. The Saakshis (Witness’ of Both Side – Any Elder Relative Married with Wife Living) Will Spread the white cloth between each Other & Do Aaraa Antar. The Right hands of both are lightly bound with the cotton thread/cloth. Give some Rice in their Left hand.
(9) The Ervad Sahebs/Relatives will wind the Cotton Thread around the chairs 7 times. Reciting The Yatha Ahu Vairyo for each circle. The Couple, will throw rice on Each other when the 7th Yatha Ahu Vairyo is finished. (It is supposed that who ever throws 1st rules the house. But as Per me, it is symbolic of -Who Gives Away Their All). The Aaraa Antar is removed. The Thread is removed. Both are now made to sit side by side. Then The Ashirwad ceremony starts. After the whole ceremony finishes, they Both make each other Wear the Wedding Rings. They will bow down to the Dhoop/Atash put near them.
(10) Boy’s side will 1st Give Shawl Cover etc. to The Ervad Sahebs. Then Girl’s side will honour The Ervad Sahebs with Shawl & Cover.
(11) Girl’s mother will give the saree (kept for rotating in Adarni) to Boy’s Mother. Boy’s mother keeps it to Give it to Girl as varovar Ni saree.
(12) Girl’s sister, Will wash the Boy’s feet, Boy will give Pag Dhovanu cover, then The Boy’s Sister will tie the ends of Sari With The Dagli/Shawl End. (Chhedaa Bandhvaanu). The Couple Now goes to the Agiyari/Atashbehram, When they return The one who tied the ends will Untie it. Boy Gives Chheda Chodvanu Cover.
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[9] LAGAN VAROVAR AT BOY’S HOME
When Both return home the next day, Welcome them Doing Aachhu Michhu (Breaking the Coconut & Egg) Do tili Give the Varovar Na Covers + Mithai Box + Coconut with red cloth Tied. Give The Sasu Dakhal Ni Saree Kept For Varovar.
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– By Burjor M. Daboo

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Pants, Shirts, Dagli, Sadra, Lehenga, Jama to ‘Gol’ Topi

After spending over 100 years suiting up the Parsi Men, we can say we’ve mastered the art of stitching Daglis. D. D Tailors has become a one stop shop for Parsi Men. From Pants, Shirts, Dagli, Sadra, Lehenga, Jama to ‘Gol’ Topi, we’ve tailor made it all!. For more information, Visit our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DDTailors.ParsiDagliSpecialist  
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Decoding Parsi Wedding: String of Traditions & Ceremonies

A Parsi wedding is known for its simplicity & commitment to traditions & rituals. Read on to know more about the breathtaking & fun Parsi wedding traditions.

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Blooming hues of red and white set the tone for a Parsi wedding, far away from the flashy and OTT wedding spirit of the grand Indian wedding affair. Steeped in Zoroastrian culture, the simplicity of a Parsi wedding is almost mesmerising.

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In this piece, we explore how the ‘Lagan’, set in a garden of the fire temple is an interesting bundle of customs, both fun and spiritual. Let these be inspirations for when you plan your wedding.

Pre-Wedding Parsi Traditions

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Though largely austere in the show, a Parsi wedding has multiple ceremonies to make up for them. Even if the couple is engaged already, a formal engagement is hosted by teh families to celebrate the union and the Parsi bride is ideally supposed to wear red. Here is how a couple get hitched the Parsi way.

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KHUSHALI NA GEET NE GARBA – SONGS FOR PARSI FESTIVE OCCASIONS

PLAYLIST (You can click on the play time to jump to each respective song)

• 00:17 MUBARAK, MUBARAK, MUBARAK
• 03:11 GOTA GOLAB CHAMPANO HAAR HASTU RAMTU SAONE GAMTU
• 06:12 SHUBH SUNDARIO
• 09:06 AAY ANGREJI BAND KYAN VAGE CHHE
• 12:11 DHANYA DHANYA CHHE DIVAS AAJNO
• 15:08 THAYA VIVAH VACHAN
• 17:22 VAHU AVI VAHU BHALERE AVI
• 19:55 AME AMARE GHERE JAIYE RE
• 21:53 KARU CHHU O DADGAR
• 24:25 KHUDAVIND KHAVIND
• INSTRUMENTAL:
– 27:31 GOTA GOLAB CHAMPANO HAAR
– 30:38 AME AMARE GHERE JAIYE RE

• 32:44 RATU RATU GOLAB NU PHUL RE
• 35:46 GHOOM RE GHANTI GHOOM GHOOM
• 38:59 BETINE SHIKHAMAN
• 42:29 BAAR VARASNIKANYA
• 45:10 RANGILI DARJAN
• 47:13 VALLANI DALE HICHKO BANDHYO
• 49:38 VARE VARE VARE RE KAAN SHU KAHIYE
• 51:20 JEVA KACHNA CHHE KATKA
• 53:35 CHHAIYE AME ZARTHOSTI
• 57:36 INSTRUMENTAL – CHHAIYE AME ZARTHOSTI

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Buying Parsi sarees in Mumbai

There are several shops that sell Parsi sarees in Mumbai… most of them are located near Cama Baug, Grant Road. You can also try RTI-the Ratan Tata Institute at Hughes Road (although most of their sarees are hand embroidered and hence very expensive).

Here are a few details…

First up is Coronet. One of the oldest shops in the area. They sell things that are essentially used for Parsi weddings (ses, madhosaro kits, net sadras, wedding sarees) and the Parsi household (torans, asho farohars, night lamps, divos).parsi-sari-img_3665

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What is a gara saree? It is a saree that has white (or light coloured) embroidery on a dark shade saree. The designs are inspired by Chinese motifs. They include cocks, parrots, Chinese men, Chinese houses and bamboos.

There are several other shops that deal with similar items. Most of them sell machine-embroidered gara sarees and white lace wedding sarees. The lace sarees are mostly German lace and French Chantilly. The range of the sarees is from Rs 18K to 40K. Depending on the type of lace, amount of sequins, crystals and beads on the saree, the price increases.

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A shop that deals with garas, lace sarees, sadra material and jewellery

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They also have a different kind of outfit… something like a jacket kurti that can be worn by those who are not comfortable wearing sarees. Same gara design on it.

Below is a list of shops I visited along with numbers… for those of you who want to call before going.

Coronet: 23854426
Damania and Co. 23888187
Shree Pushpam: 23853228
Felinaz Collections: 65258044

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A comprehensive, step by step Guide to a Parsi Wedding

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Lagan ni Reet, Rituals

5 Things to Look Forward to in a Parsi Wedding

Well, before you drift into a daydream about Prawn patio and Chicken farcha, let’s talk a bit about rituals in a Parsi wedding – yes that’s where you can have all these delicacies! Now that we have your attention, can we please talk about the adorable madness – that is a Parsi wedding?

Like other weddings in India, Parsi weddings too have different rituals, signifying different things. There are quite a few rituals which are unique to their culture and must be seen to be understood. We bring to you the top 5 things in a Parsi wedding ceremony that you absolutely must not miss!

RUPIA PERAVANU

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This is more of a pre-wedding ritual but is an important step that leads to the main event! Once the couple informs their parents about their decision, the parents sit down to discuss the prospect. Once the wedding is finalized, Rupia Peravanu is performed to mark the official coming together of the two families. It may be considered as a modern day engagement and is carried out at the bride-to-be’s home. The groom’s side visit the home of the would-be bride and bless the bride with silver coins (hence the word Rupia) in a brocaded bag. The home is decorated with chalk designs and garlands (made of flowers of knitted with wool) and it is generally the women who engage in this ceremony.

 

ACHU MICHU RITUAL

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This is performed almost before every ritual and is believed to ward off evil eye. They also perform nahan to cleanse the person physically and spiritually. Achu Michu is once again performed when the bride and groom reach the venue. Their mothers perform this ritual by applying a vermillion tila (or tilak as more popularly known) on the foreheads and pressing uncooked rice over it. They may also put on the garlands and give the bride and groom a bouquet and a coconut wrapped in string.

 

WEDDING ATTIRE

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Parsi weddings are also carried out in all-white wedding attires. The bride is usually dressed in a white blouse and sari which is often heavily embroidered. Different necklines and heirloom or statement jewellery lend a sophisticated touch to the bridal attire. The Parsi groom is dressed in a white robe called a dugli and it is paired with white trousers. It is also essential that the head be covered during the ceremony. While the bride covers her head with a part of the sari, the groom wears a ceremonial hat or a prayer cap. Dressed in immaculate white, the couple is a sight to behold!

 

WEDDING RITUAL

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Before starting the marriage ceremony, the couple lights a devo or oil lamp together to signify their union. During the actual wedding ceremony, a white cloth is held between the bride and groom and they are not allowed to see each other. Once the priest has heard their both their consents for the union, he officiates and finalizes it. The people gathered around are also asked for their consent and the marriage is finalized soon after.

 

WEDDING RECEPTION & FOOD

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Well, there you go! You can finally feast on those gorgeous dishes you have been eyeing throughout the ceremony. The Parsi’s know how to party and can surely give you a run for your money when it comes to celebration and food. Dance, music and food are the main ingredients for the wedding reception. Remember Farah Khan and Boman Irani in Shirin Frahad ki Toh Nikal Padi? The Parsi wedding food feast usually comprises ofsaariyas (fried sago chips), raspberry drink, Chicken Salipatri-ni-machchi (fish steamed in banana leaf), muttonpulao dalkulfi, custard and other delicacies.

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Zoroastrian Wedding Customs

Indian Zoroastrian (Parsi or Parsee and Irani) weddings are called a lagan in the Gujarati vernacular.

The Parsees (Parsis) immigrated to India from Iran over a thousand years ago following the Arab invasion of Iran. The Irani Zoroastrians of India immigrated during the last two or three hundred years. Some Irani Zoroastrians continue to have relatives in Iran.

According to the story of the Parsi / Parsee migration to the state of Gujarat in India, the Kisse Sanjan, one of the conditions imposed by the ruling king of Gujarat, Jadi Rana, for allowing the refugees to settle in his kingdom, was that the Zoroastrians would perform marriage ceremonies in the evenings, just after sunset, and that the women would wear the clothes of local women, namely saris.

However, the Parsi / Parsee tradition of holding marriage ceremonies just after sunset does not necessarily stem from the conditions imposed by Jadi Rana. Back in the country from which the Parses migrated, traditional Yazdi Iranian wedding ceremonies were also customarily held in the late evening after dinner. (See Yazdi Wedding Customs)

Indian Zoroastrian weddings and pre-wedding festivities can be quite elaborate, and regardless of size, they are joyous and fun-filled occasions. The rituals, ceremonies and festivities related to a wedding start as soon as a couple decide they want to marry.

While in the past, families played a significant role in introducing prospective partners from within the community, nowadays, Zoroastrians for the main part find their own partners. In the west, these partners are often individuals from other communities.

Age of Marriage

There is a trend for Indian Zoroastrians to marry in their twenties and sometimes even later. This is because Zoroastrians by and large wait until they have graduated from university and have settled in a profession. A corollary is that Zoroastrian families are having fewer children and there are more deaths than births in this emancipated and highly educated community.

Family Blessings – Rupia Peravanu

1942 Silver Indian Rupee. Modern Parsi / Parsee wedding / marriage
1942 Silver Indian Rupee

As a rule, when Zoroastrians decide to marry, they inform their parents and seek their parents’ approval. Approval is usually forthcoming, unless of course, the parents feel a marriage would be harmful or ill-advised for some reason overlooked by their daughter or son. It is not uncommon for the parents of both parties to engage in a conversation between themselves to discuss the intentions of their children. If the parents’ consideration is objective and made in the best interests of the couple-to-be, their advice can be invaluable in preventing errors of judgment and short-lived marriages.

Once the parents give their blessings, the rupia peravanu ceremony is arranged at the earliest date. Rupia is a word for the Indian currency – the rupee. Until just over fifty years ago, the rupee was made from silver. The ceremony marks the start of the two families coming together to bless and support the couple, and takes place at the bride-to-be’s family home.

In preparation for the rupia peravanu ceremony, the bride-to-be’s family home is thoroughly cleaned and the main doorways are decorated with torans and chalk designs.

Knitted toran simulating marigolds and mango leaves
Knitted toran simulating marigolds and mango leaves
Toran of white tuberoses and red carnations
Toran of white tuberoses and red carnations

Torans are placed along the top frames of the doorways in a manner similar to a decorative valance, and can be made from flowers, knitting, embroidered cloth or beads.

The photographs above, to the right and below, show examples of different kinds of torans.

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Kusti weaver Monaz Variava hand makes a toran
on a loom at her home in Parsi/Parsee Vad, Navsari, Gujarat, India
Designs include fish, roosters & flowers

Designs stamped from powdered chalk, sometimes called chuna or rangoli, festoon the floor on all sides of the doorway. Inside doorways are also decorated.

The visiting entourage from the groom-to-be’s family consists of five to seven (and a maximum of nine) women to give the bride-to-be a gift of silver coins placed in a red brocaded bag. They may carry a sace or ses with them containing a selection of items including the gifts. The visitors are greeted at the door by the intended bride’s mother or eldest woman relative, who performs the achu michu ritual on the visitors. While the ritual is performed to ostensibly remove evil and the evil eye – that is, impediments to a successful marriage – the sentiment is more towards sanctifying the occasion and encouraging positive feelings.

Chalk (chuna or rangoli) designs
Chalk (chuna or rangoli) designs

At the conclusion of the achu michu, the bride’s mother invites the visitors to sit in the living room where tea and refreshments are served. At the conclusion of the sharing of refreshments, the groom’s mother ceremonially gives the son’s intended the gift of silver coins. This can be done by the groom’s mother asking the bride-to-be to stand on a spot designated by chalk designs, garlanding the bride and placing the bag containing the coins in her hand.

After the groom’s family return home, the bride’s family reciprocate with a visit to the groom’s family home, taking with them a gift of silver coins for the groom-to-be. This is so vastly different from the classic black and white tuxedo wedding, my cousin who owns limousine services Sacramento would make 0 income here…

Bride's entrourage visit groom's home
Bride’s family visits groom’s home

It is now the groom’s mother’s (or older female family member) turn to perform the achu michu ritual on the visiting group from the bride’s family.

The exchange of silver coins is a token of the two families’ agreement and commitment to the marriage. The exchange of visits and blessings formally demonstrate the families’ support for the couple and their decision to marry.

The ceremony also marks the start of the planning process for the wedding ceremony that includes the fixing of a wedding date.

Wedding Planning & Choosing the Date

At a convenient time following the rupia peravanu ceremony, the couple and their families get together to decide on the engagement and marriage dates. For the orthodox, the day of the month according to the Zoroastrian calendar plays an important role in the decision-making. A few also consult an astrologer who suggests dates based on a horoscope (a common practice amongst the Hindus).

Auspicious days according to the Zoroastrian calendar (Shenshai, Kadmi or Fasli) are the first day (Hormazd) or the twentieth day (Behram) of the month.

Engagement – Adravanu, Devo & Sagan Ceremonies

Once the families finalize their plans and have time to acquire and accumulate engagement gifts, the date for a ceremony to mark the formal engagement or betrothal is fixed. The adravanu is the time when the groom-to-be’s family give the bride-to-be a new set of clothes, accessories and jewellery. It is followed by an engagement ceremony.

Chalk (rangoli) decorations
Chalk (rangoli) decorations

Generally, this ceremony is performed at the bride-to-be’s family home, though the ceremony can also be performed at the groom-to-be’s family home. As with the rupia peravanu ceremony, the doorways of the two homes are decorated with torans and chalk designs.

Some families light an oil lamp called a devo early in the morning on this day. If the theme of the rupia peravanu was silver coins, the theme of the adravanu is fire – adra meaning fire. The theme is reflected in the lighting of lamps and the red colour of the sari and bangles gifted to the bride-to-be.

When the groom’s family arrives at the bride’s family home, they are greeted in a fashion similar to when they arrived for the rupia peravanu ceremony. If the ceremony is planned to go beyond the giving of gifts to an engagement ceremony, the visiting group includes the groom and other close male relatives. The bride’s party welcomes the groom’s party with song and amidst the song, the bride’s mother or senior woman relative garlands the visitors.

The adravanu ceremony starts with the devo ritual. A devo, or oil lamp, is lit by the groom-to-be’s mother who also puts a silver coin in the devo after which she asks the bride-to-be to stand on a stool called a patlo, stepping first with her right foot. The stool is decorated with chalk or rangoli, designs. The groom’s mother performs an achu michu and presents the bride-to-be with gifts that include a red sari and bangles.

The bride-to-be retires to change into her new clothes aided by the other women folk who, if playful, will sing as they wrap the sari around the bride-to-be.

Placing of the bangles
Placing of the bangles

On her return, she is invited to stand on the patlo again and this time the groom’s mother then places red bangles on the bride-to-be’s arm. In earlier days, placing the bangles had the same significance as the exchange of rings has today.

The groom-to-be is now invited to join his intended on the patlo and the two mothers or the eldest woman relative from each family take turns performing the sagan ritual. In the sagan ritual, a coconut is placed in each of their right hands and a garland is placed around their necks. The officiating woman then dips her thumbs into a small metal bowl containing kunkun (sometimes called kumkum) or vermillion paste and touches both their the shoes with her thumb, leaving a red spot of kunkun on their shoes. Next, she places the vermillion paste on their foreheads, making a round mark on the bride-to-be’s forehead and a vertical mark on the groom-to-be’s forehead. The concluding act of the sagan ritual is the placing a piece of sugar crystal, sakar, dipped in yoghurt in the couple’s mouths to encourage sweetness in their communication.

After both mothers have performed the sagan ritual, the couple exchange engagement rings. Family members and invited guests then come up and present the couple gifts – usually envelopes of cash for both of them.

In Zoroastrianism, when a man and woman take part the engagement ceremony, they are implicitly engaging in an exchange of promises witnessed by the angel Mithra, guardian of promises and contracts. The promises are binding and on the pain of damnation, cannot be broken in normal circumstances.

[In earlier days, this ceremony was called nam padvun or namzad kardan (Persian), meaning to name, as this was when the bride-to-be (who until this time was na-kardeh-nam meaning unnamed), adopted the husband’s family name. From this point on the bride-to-be would be connected to the groom-to-be in all religious ceremonies. The marriage ceremony itself was called nekeh kardan meaning confirmation. Breaking the implied contract of the engagement would result in a great loss of face for the families and a shunning of the offending party by the rest of the community. This practice has been discontinued.]

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Wedding Aashirwads in Pazand and Sanskrit

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Listen in to Pazand Aashirwad, Sanskrit Ashirwad, along with Afrin Buzorgaan and Doa Tandarosti rendered beautifully by Er. Soli Dastur

Pazand Ashirwad from Masani with English Transliteration

The original Pazand Ashirwad was published in Gujarati with its word by word translation in Gujarati by that eminent Parsi Scholar Ervad Feroze Masani. Ervad Soli P. Dastur transliterated it as well as translated it from Gujarati into English.

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Sanskrit Ashirwad from Masani

By Ervad Soli P. Dastur.

After our ancestors received the gracious asylum by King Jadi Rana and his court, and after establishing our Pak Iranshah Atash Behram on the land granted to us by King Jadi Rana, our learned Dasturjis, at the request of the King Jadi Rana, explained the basics of our religion and social customs to the King and his court. One of our most sacred social custom of marriage was explained to them with our Pazand Ashirwad. And in their honor, our Dasturjis translated this Pazand Ashirwad in Sanskrit and presented it to the King and His court with a solemn oath that in their honor, during our most sacred marriage ceremony, we will perform our Pazand Ashirwad followed by this Sanskrit Ashirwad, followed by Afrin Buzorgaan and Doa Tandoorasti.

Over the centuries, unfortunately, many Mobed families dropped this Sanskrit Ashirwad from the marriage ceremony. However, to this day, some of the nine Sanjana families in charge of Iranshah still continue this old tradition and I am very proud to say that our immediate Dastoor family still has kept this old custom going and my brother Ervad Palanji Dastoor and me have performed a few Ashirwads of our immediate families with both Pazand and Sanskrit Ashirwads.

Hope we continue this practice in the future.

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Courtesy and Kind Persmission from Er. Soli Dastur and Simon Gee, ZAF Online

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