The tenants of Zoroastrian Colony, Chikalwadi, Tardeo, organised an evening Avan Mahino Jashan on 7th March, 2019 to offer prayers to the well, situated within the colony, which was beautifully decorated with flowers, divas and lights. It was attended by over sixty-five Zarthostis from within the colony as well as guests. Chashni and malido was…
On March 24th, 2019, the members of ZAC (Zoroastrian Association of California) celebrated Avan Yazad nu Parabh by offering sugar and prayers at the Sunset Beach in California, USA. It was heartwarming to see Parsis, across the seven seas, participate in this auspicious traditional practice, across all ages – from 9 years of age to…
Tomorrow, 24th March marks Avan-Nu-Parabh – a celebration of the sacred element of water, with Avan Ardivisur Banu as its presiding deity. Water is a sacred element in almost every religion and even today, higher liturgical ceremonies require water. Life itself began with the single-cell amoeba in water from where it evolved over several millenniums…
PT’s dynamic Teen-Writer, Avan Navdar shares the battles every teen has to face, in the form of pressures, to be able to finally find happiness! “I want to refresh my mind, clear all my problems and just have fun in life.” – A Teenager Being a teenager in today’s world is hard. You are expected…
The Sixteenth Annual Zoroastrian Children’s (Zochild) Day was held on 25th November, 2018 at the St. Mary’s High School Auditorium at Mazgaon. The event commenced with Founder and Chairman, Vispi Kapadia unfurling the Zochild and the National flags, followed by a tribute to Late Fareena Kapadia (the inspiration behind the humongous event); Nagis Kanga, Marazban…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered”]PT Intern and a teenager herself, Avan Navdar, expresses the confusions and tribulations that teens these days undergo across various relationships, as they steer through the most amazing yet most confusing age of all – the ‘teen’age years![/otw_shortcode_info_box] It is every kid’s dream to grow up and every adult’s dream to relive their childhood!…
It is the Holy month of Avan according to the Shehenshahi calendar. Avan (Persian Aban) is the Divinity or Energy of Ahura Mazda presiding over the Waters. The name Avan is derived from the word Aap or Aapo. It is a Divine Cosmic Force that purifies and sustains the entire cosmos. In the Avesta, this…