Mumbai’s Jereemy Guarrd, independent graphic designer, has created an illustration of a ‘Baby Afargan’, and would like to share it with our community. Operating in the field of graphics and illustrations since the past two years, Jereemy recreates enticing visuals that appeal to the common man. Speaking with Parsi Times, Jereemy said, “I created this…
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…
Parsis as a community love to celebrate. Not just their own feasts and festivals, even Diwali and Christmas are celebrated with equal gusto. However, often in our enthusiasm, we unknowingly violate certain fundamental precepts of our religion. For example, the misuse of firecrackers during the festival of Diwali. Not only are firecrackers a source of…
[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] In his empire of evil, Angra Mainyu, the Evil Spirit, laid a wager that who so of the host of hell successfully tempted Zarathustra to his fall, would…
[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…
[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] Glorious springtime had come and wide awake was the earth from its wintery sleep. Fields and forces that seemed deadened winter long were now blooming. Green grass carpeted…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]October 10th, 2016 marks World Mental Health Day. As Zoroastrians we are blessed with a religion where ‘Good Thoughts’ form the very start of its tenet. Religious Scholar extraordinaire, Noshir Dadrawala explores how our potent prayers and rituals go a long way in maintaining our mental balance and health.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Some of us believe…
[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] At the time of the Hamaspathmaedaya festival, when the snow begins to melt and the rivers begin to flow and the trees begin to grow and the birds…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Tomorrow being Avan Roj, Hum Bandagi prayers will be recited at the Bhikha Behram Well to venerate Ahura Mazda’s creation, the Divine Angel Avan Ardvi Sur Anahita Banoo – the protector of flowing water and all other fluids essential for survival, that in the Aquatic bodies on Earth, in mankind, animals, foliage and…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Our wells contain water which is charged with invisible energies bestowed by Ahura Mazda. Speaking with PT Reporter Jamshed Arjani, our esteemed religious scholar and priest, Er. Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia offers excellent insights into the significance of wells in the Zoroastrian religion.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] PT: What is the importance of wells in the Zoroastrian religion?…
[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] Thy word incarnate, Ahura Mazda, is Sraosha, the impersonation of Thy religious lore. He is the celestial teacher of the Mazda – worshipping religion, even as Zarathushtra is…