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
Read moreNavsari, a place also known as Dharam Ni Tekri by many. Land which gave this society very known and Famous personalities. On 21st March about 2000 people witnessed a A very Historic moment which shall be remembered by many of us, where 11 children from poor families were initiated into Zoroastrian faith . A deserving Parsee couple was sweared in
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Read moreBritish Deputy High Commissioner, Mumbai invited to a Parsi wedding for the first time, and gives a ‘thumb-nail’ review of the community’s current situation. From wedding feast to global business – never under-estimate the Parsi influence for good in Mumbai I was fortunate recently to attend my first ever Parsi wedding. Two of the 40 or so Parsi
Read moreVarovar Varovar can be done anytime after the wedding, depending on both the parties. It can be done the next day, next week or next month. Only after the varovar is done you may pick up the Madavsoro –no-pot and empty out all the Ses of Paan, sopari, coconut rice, kankoo etc. and it should be put in the Sea
Read moreTHE DAY OF THE WEDDING The day begins with Chowk Toran Divo/Batti Loban sagan ni sev, dahi etc. See that the Divo/Batti lasts for 24 hours. After bath Clean and arrange the Full Ses, put a bowl of rice. Bride/Groom takes bath milk and flower and do sagan and give the coconut in his hand which He/She has to take
Read moreFrom Groom’s Side Envelope for Mabed who comes for Nahan Envelope for Nahan nahavana akhiyanana Envelope for Ashirwad sare tena two dastoorji-na Envelope for Agiary ma boi dei tena Envelope for Varbeda nu (hath dhovravanu) Envelope for Pug dhovrave tena Envelope Cheda chodvana (optional) Envelope along with the Ring for Bride’s brother (Sala dakhal ni viti) Envelope for Bride’s father
Read moreSome useful Tips and Guidelines for the wedding in the Family All things to buy and keep ready for the Big Day – early days preparations 🙂 Kankoo ½ kg. Haldi Powder ¼ kg. Rice Powder ¼ kg. (rice flour) Kharek ½ kg. Sopari ½ kg. Paan with stems get fresh every day. Halad na ganthia ½ kg. Kotla ni
Read moreDIVO ADARNI The 2nd day after the Madavsoro is regarded as the day for exchanging gifts between both the families. What you need to keep ready from Groom’s side Keep the Big ses ready … with Soparo, Paro, Pigani,Gulabas, Paan , Sakar, kharek, badam, sopari,batasa, red Bangles on top of Sopara, Bowl of sweet Curd, 1 silver coin (Jarthost or
Read moreSUPRA NI REET – Ne – HALDI NI REET Supra ni reet is done immediately after the Madavsoro What will you need. 4 Supras keep ready in the morning 1 Khalli batto (hand spice grinder ) with one or two harad na ganthia. Put a small garland over it. 1 bowl of ready mix of turmeric powder and rose water
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