S F Jokhi Agiary Celebrates 18th Salgreh
The Shapoorji Fakirji Jokhi Agiary at Godrej Baug celebrated its 18th salgreh on 16th December, 2017, with a Machi in Uziran Geh performed by Panthaki Er. Harvesp Madon, followed by a jasan performed by Panthaki Er. Harvesp Madon, Er. Burjis Desai and Er. Delzad Inspector. Attended by over hundred Zarthostis, the jasan concluded with a…
A Religious Chat With Er. Nozer Mehenty – Part II
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered”]In the second and conclusive part of this exclusive series, Panthaky of Ratanbai Chinoy Agiary (Deolali), Er. Nozer Mehenty, chats with PT Reporter Khushroo Mehta and elucidates the importance and relevance of various aspects and rituals pertaining to Zoroastrian religion.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] . PT: Who can perform the Vandidad and Nirang Din prayers and where do…
A Religious Chat With Er. Nozer Mehenty – Part I
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Born in Surat on 22nd August, 1969, Er. Nozer Mehenty completed his Navar (age14 years) and Martab Ceremony (age 15 years) from at Surat Modi ji Atashbehram under guidance of Er. Jehangirji and Fardoonji Turel. He performed two Nirangdins, many Vandidads, two nani Hamayas, Ijasne, Navar and Martab ceremonies and served at the…
Religious Insights With Bomi Sachinwalla
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]PT Reporter Khushroo Mehta caught up with religious scholar Bomi Sachinwalla, Managing Trustee of Vasai’s Manijeh Sachinwalla Dar-E-Meher, who shares remarkable religious insights into numerous aspects that every Zoroastrian needs to know.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] . PT: What is an ‘Atash Kadeh’? Sachinwalla: The real source of an Atash Kadeh consists of ‘Kadim Ahurtekesh Mazdayasni Zarathustrian…
Centenary Celebrations Of Sanjan Stumbh
16th November, 2017, witnessed the centenary celebrations of Sanjan Day with Community members across India gathering in the jasan hall to commemorate the occasion. Commencing with a jasan ceremony led by Vada Dasturji of Udvada, Khurshed Dastoor at 10am, followed by a Humbandagi at 11am, the celebrations moved to the grounds, where the function continued…
Vasai’s Sachinwalla Dar-E-Meher Celebrates 18th Salgreh
The Manijeh Sachinwalla Dar-E-Meher, Vasai celebrated its 18th Salgreh on the morning of 9th November, 2017, with a jasan ceremony performed by Er. Fali Madan, Er. Jehangirji Karkaria, Paramobeds Mehernosh Jiwasa and Yezdi Postwala, followed by a humbandagi. The function attended by over one hundred and twenty-five Zarthustis proceeded to the compound across the road,…
ઉરણ અગિયારીએ 113મી સાલગ્રેહની ઉજવણી કરી
8મી ઓકટોબર 2017ને દિને ઉરણની ઉમરીગર અગિયારીએ 113મી સાલગ્રેહની ઉજવણી કરી. લગભગ મુંબઈથી 500 જેટલા જરથોસ્તીઓએ આ કાર્યક્રમમાં ભાગ લીધો હતો. એરવદ હોરમઝ દાદાચાનજી, એરવદ પોરસ કાત્રક, એરવદ કૈવાન કાત્રક, એરવદ અર્દાફ્રઓશ ઝરોલીવાલા અને હોશેદાર ઝરોલીવાલા દ્વારા ખુશાલીના જશનની ક્રિયા સવારે સ્ટે.ટા. 10.00 કલાકે તથા ત્યારબાદ હમબંદગી કરવામાં આવી હતી. એરવદ વિરાફ પાવરી ઉરણની અગિયારીમાં…
Uran Agiary Celebrates 113th Salgreh
The Umrigar Agiary at Uran celebrated its 113th Salgreh on 8th October, 2017, amongst five hundred Zarthostis who travelled from Mumbai by sea and road to be present at the Agiary for the Khushali nu Jasan performed by Er. Hormuz Dadachanji, Er. Porus Katrak, Er. Kaivan Katrak, Er. Ardafrauash Zaroliwala and Hosedar Zaroliwala, at 10:00…
101st Salgreh Of Deolali Dar-E-Meher
On 2nd October, 2017, the 101st Salgreh of Bai Ratanbai Jamshedji Edulji Chenoy Dar-E-Meher, Deolali was celebrated with a ‘Khushali nu Jasan’ performed by Panthaki Er. Nozer Mehenty, Dr. Er. Rooyintan Peer, Er. Rooyintan Mehenty and Er. Freddy Dastur at 5:00pm. 12-year-old, Er. Rooyintan was acknowledged for his loud and clear recitals of the Jasan…
Bilimora Celebrates Khordad Saal
22nd August, 2017 witnessed Zarthostis of Bilimora gather in the evening at Tata Baug to celebrate Khordad Saal. The program started with a humbandagi and Er. Marzban Hathiram lit the divo, followed by Marzban Baria reading out a poem on Zarathushtra and welcoming Er. Hathiram. A round of felicitations took place in which, Panthaki Er….