What does the Kasti symbolize? How is it made? (Ervad Dr. Ramiyar Parvez Karanjia) 1) The Kasti is the thin woollen waistband worn over the Sadra, which passes thrice around the waist. It is made by weaving together 72 fine threads of lamb’s wool. In the past it was prepared by ladies from priestly families while chanting manthravani prayers. Wool
Read moreInitiation ceremony of Zoroastrians Irani Zoroastrians term this ceremony as (Dari) SEDRA PUSHAN =”Putting on the sacred undershirt” while Parsi Zoroastrians refer it to as (Ps.Guj) NAVJOTE=”New Born” By.Dr. Pallan Ichaporia, Ph.D. (Copy righted No parts to be reproduced except with author’s permission) Zoroastrians must be properly initiated by ordained priests into the religious community. In the ancient times this
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