Saal. Zoroastrians observe Khordad Roj (day) of Fravardin Mah (month) as Khordad Saal. This is the sixth day of the first month (Fravardin) of the Zoroastrian calendar. The First Month: One often wonders why the new year begins with the month of Fravardin. Our most learned living scholar and High Priest, Dasturji Dr. Firoze M Kotwal explains: “We call Farvardin…
One of the fundamental precepts of the Zoroastrian religion is the principle of Asha, variously interpreted to mean ‘Truth’, ‘Righteous Conduct’ and ‘Living in Harmony with all good creations of Ahura Mazda’. The Truth that Asho Zarathushtra expounded thousands of years ago regarding the need for human beings to live in harmony with all good…
Cyrus The (Not So) Great! This is the problem I have with Parsi New Year – it comes back too quickly. In fact, every single year, without fail! No break. No ‘let’s take a gap year’. Nothing! You turn, you blink, and its New Year! So, before you can even say Jamshedi Navroz, its Parsi New Year,…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Zerbanoo Gifford is one of our worldwide Zoroastrian community’s most inspiring, fearless and kind-hearted personalities. Quick witted with a magnetic aura, she motivates and facilitates individuals to achieve their dreams, setting the precedent herself! Parsi Times Special Reporter – Binaisha M. Surti, brings to you an exclusive interview with Zerbanoo Gifford and…
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[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] July 31, 2022, marked the glorious 175th Salgreh of Hydreabad’s oldest fire-temple – the Seth Viccaji-Seth Pestonji Meherji Agiary. Founded by the illustrious brothers – Seth Viccaji Meherji and Seth Pestonji Meherji, the Agiary Trust organised an outstanding and grand function to commemorate this auspicious occasion, which was attended by our community’s…
During Muktads when I would pray for mom and dad I’d tell them to enjoy their stay here, and be glad I’d chant for them the divine songs And my closeness to them, would grow so strong. Though I could not see them by my side I could feel their presence and so I’d confide…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] Psychologist Mehezabin Dordi practices at the Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, where she assesses, formulates and implements comprehensive therapeutic interventions for patients with psychological / psychiatric problems, and others. [/otw_shortcode_info_box] . Growing older need not necessarily assume the decline of one’s mental abilities. There’s a lot you can do to keep…
The Holy Fravardegan days have commenced from today (Roj Astad, Mah Aspandarmad). The five Gatha days which are the holiest among the ten holy days will commence next week on 11th August and conclude on 15th August, 2022. Our New Year will be celebrated on 16th August 2022, being Roj Hormuzd of Mah Fravardin of…
The WAPIZ Cama Baug Sale which was held on 30th and 31st July, 2022 was a great success with Parsis thronging the venue from across Mumbai to purchase their favourite food and other utility items. Chief Guest Burges Wania – son of Late Hoshang Wania – WAPIZ’s Founder Trustee, who recently passed away – donated…
The fully renovated Aslaji Bhikhaji Daremeher (or ‘Aslaji Agiary’ as it is popularly known) celebrated its glorious 173rd Salgreh on 31st July, 2022 (Roj Behram, Mah Asfandarmad; YZ 1391), opening its door to delighted devotees, with a Hama Anjuman Jashan at 9:00 am performed by Er. Nariman Panthaky – Panthaki of Aslaji Agiary, alongside Er….