Dadar’s 37-year-old Mancherji Edulji Joshi Dharmagnan Class conducted under the auspices of the Mancherji Edulji Joshi Memorial Trust, celebrated its Annual Day on 29th January, 2017 at JB Vachha High School Hall, Dadar. The event, which was organised by the talented young students of the Dharmagnan Class, was presided over by Chief Guest and ex-student,…
Dadysett Charity Trust organized the 2nd Humbandagi dedicated to Behram Yazad at the hall next to the Aatash Behram, on the eve of Behram Roj, 3rd January, 2017. The Humbandagi was conducted by Er. Darayesh Katrak, Secretary of the Trust, who went on to speak on the ‘Importance Of Worshipping Behram Yazad’. He emphasized the…
The Annual Prize Distribution Function of the Dadar Athornan Institute was held at the Institute’s Mancherji Joshi Hall on the eve of 17th December, 2016. Vada Dasturji Khurshed K. Dastur, President of the Athornan Mandal, presided over the function while DPYA (Dadar Parsi Youth Association) High School Principal Diana Pereira was the Chief Guest. Other…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]What better way to ring in 2017 than praying our powerful Mazdayasni Zarthoshti scriptures, which fill our lives with boundless joy, good health, success, prosperity, humanity and humility! Parsi Times thanks Vada Dasturji Dr. Firoze Kotwal for sharing his precious insights as well as for encourages us all to pray in the way…
The Godrej Baug Residents Welfare Association celebrated the 17th Anniversary of the Pak Aatash Padshah Saheb at Shapoorji Fakirji Jokhi Agiary, Godrej Baug on 16th December, 2016 with a jasan ceremony led by Panthaky Er. Harvespa Madon, and performed by Er. Delzaad Inspector, Er. Burgis Desai and Er. Kersasp Sidhwa. Organised at the Eco-Park, the…
The Bombay Parsee Association (BPA), founded in 1920, celebrated its 96th Anniversary and Annual Prize Distribution function on 10th December, 2016 at Albless Baug, by honouring five Zoroastrians who have achieved eminence, namely Lion Armaity Aspi Cooper, the first Parsee lady Governor of the Lions Club of East Bombay, Arzan Khambatta, excelling in many Arts,…
Dadysett Aatash Behram at Fanaswadi, Mumbai was packed on the eve of 4th December, 2016, for the inauguration of a Shrine dedicated to Behram Yazad, located in the renovated hall, next to the Aatash Behram, organised by the Trustees of Dadysett Charity Trust. “This is the first Fire Temple in India where such a glorious…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Most religions have strong beliefs and outlooks about the concept of rebirth and reincarnation. Er. Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia enlightens us about this concept with regard to our Zoroastrian religious philosophy and beliefs, in an thought-provoking two-part series.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] . PT: Does the concept of rebirth exist in our Zarathushti religion? Why do some Zoroastrians…
On 16th November, 2016 the Lions Club of East Bombay (LCEB) celebrated their 60th Charter Day by donating Rs.1,50,000/- to the NK Dhabhar Foundation and a bed for free/ concessional chemotherapy treatment at the Cancer Center in Masina Hospital, donated by the family of past President of Lions Club of East Bombay, Late Lion Minocheher…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Prayer is the mainstay of our Mazdayasni Zarathushti religion and reciting the Vispa Humata prayer ensures our lives abound with virtue, good health, wisdom and abundant joy. PT Reporter Arjani speaks with Er. Dr. Pervez Bajan, Panthaky of Mewawalla Agiary, who explains the precepts and benefits of praying Vispa Humata daily.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] PT: What…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Each day of the Zoroastrian calendar is divided into five time zones to call the faithful to prayer even as our priests fuel Pak Aatash Padshah Saheb. Known as ‘Gehs’, these segments are dedicated to worshipping and venerating Dadar Ahura Mazda and various Masters in the Celestial System. Speaking with PT Reporter Jamshed…