Behdin Homa Behdin Jamshed – The Patron Saint of Harassed Souls

Behdin Homa Behdin Jamshed – The Patron Saint of Harassed Souls

ByNoshir H. Dadrawala

The month of Dae is dedicated to the Supreme Divinity, Ahura Mazda. Throughout this holy month, devout Parsis perform thanks-giving Jasan offering gratitude to Ahura Mazda for His Bounties. It is considered particularly meritorious to perform Jasan on Roj Hormuzd, Daepadar, Daepmeher and Daepdin. During the month of Dae, the Maidhyarem Gambhar is observed from Roj Meher to Roj Behram. There are six Gambhar which in ancient times were observed as six great holidays, with each Gambhar…

Pune’s SSRP Dar-e-Meher Celebrates 174th Salgreh

Pune’s SSRP Dar-e-Meher Celebrates 174th Salgreh

ByPT Reporter

The Sardar Sorabji Ratanji Patel Dar-e-Meher, consecrated in 1843 at Pune’s Nana Peth street, celebrated its 174th Salgreh on 3rd May, 2017 (Behram Roj, Adar Mah). Built by Sorabji Ratanji Patel on the recommendation of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet, the holy fire has been fostered for seven generations by the Dastur family, the last of…

Igatpuri Anjuman Dar-E-Meher Celebrates 130th Salgreh

Igatpuri Anjuman Dar-E-Meher Celebrates 130th Salgreh

ByKhushroo P. Mehta

The 18th of May, 2017 was an important day for the Parsis of Igatpuri as they celebrated the 130th Salgreh of the Igatpuri Anjuman Dar-E-Meher. Speaking to PT Reporter, Khushroo Mehta, the Panthaki expressed gratitude and pride for Parsi Times, on behalf of the entire Karanjia family, for the support given to the Igatpuri Agiary…

Tribute: Dasturji Kukadaru Saheb’s 186th Birth Anniversary

Tribute: Dasturji Kukadaru Saheb’s 186th Birth Anniversary

ByDelaveen Tarapore

26th May, 2017 marks the 186th Birth Anniversary of one of our most revered, prayed-to and loved saints, Jamshedji Sohrabji Kukadaru Saheb. Known as the Zarthosti Saint of the 19th Century, Dasturji Kukadaru’s life is exemplary about unparalleled devotion to Ahura Mazda, Zarathustra and their beautiful creation – the Mazdayasni-Zarthosti Religion. Born on 26th May,…

Zarthost-No-Diso

Zarthost-No-Diso

ByPT Reporter

Every year, Dae Mahino, Khorshed Roj is observed as Zarthost-No-Diso, or the day that our beloved prophet, Zarathustra left the earthly, mortal life.  This year, Zarthost-No-Diso falls on Wednesday, the 24th of May, 2017. Special prayer sessions are organized on this day, with prayers and religious discourses focusing on the life and works of our…

Life Is Hard And Honest Work

Life Is Hard And Honest Work

ByPT Reporter

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]This week marks the 61st Death Anniversary of Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla, the author of this column which shares excerpts from his acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’. Born on 27th September, 1875, Dasturji Dhalla practiced as a High Priest in Karachi, and held a doctorate in Literature. He believed and advocated…

Mah Dae Dadaar The Month For Offering Gratitude To Our ‘Best Friend’ (Ahura Mazda)

Mah Dae Dadaar The Month For Offering Gratitude To Our ‘Best Friend’ (Ahura Mazda)

ByNoshir H. Dadrawala

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times brings you our monthly ‘Religion Special: Parab Series’, by our religious scholar and cultural expert, the erudite Noshir Dadrawala. Every month, we share with you a deeper understanding of this auspicious day of the month – the Parab – when the mah (month) and the roj (day) coincide. Here’s celebrating this…

The Cynic At War With The World

The Cynic At War With The World

ByPT Reporter

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Start your weekend with positive vibes with inspirational excerpts from the acclaimed book,  ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla of Karachi.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] The cynic harps upon the woeful in life and habitually grumbles and groans that this is the world of vanity and woe. Some unskilful god has created this…