Zarthost-No-Diso

Zarthost-No-Diso

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

[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)

[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

[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…

Understanding Our Ceremonies: The Farokhshi

Understanding Our Ceremonies: The Farokhshi

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times shares excerpts from one of the all-time-classics – ‘In Search Of My God’ – which celebrates Zoroastrian history, religion and culture. What better way to rediscover the splendor of our great religion than by enriching the comprehension and exploring the brilliance of the greatest of all religions… by the grace of…

Religious Insights By Panchgani’s Panthaki Er. Hoshang Bhandara

Religious Insights By Panchgani’s Panthaki Er. Hoshang Bhandara

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Panthaky of Panchgani Agiary, Er. Hoshang Bhandara speaks with PT Reporter, Khushroo Mehta on various Zoroastrian virtues for the spiritual and mental upliftment of every Zoroastrian.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] PT: What, as per our religious essence, should be the virtues of a true Zarthosti? Er. Bhandara: I will read this out to you. “He is not…

86th Salgreh Of Panchgani Dar-E-Meher

The 86th Salgreh of the Seth Nanabhoy Bejonji Chokshi Dar-e-Meher in Panchgani was celebrated on 22nd April, 2017 (Adar Mah, Adar Roj), with the Agiary florally decorated. A Havan Geh Machi was performed, followed by the main celebrations commencing at 4:30 pm, when the trustees of the Panchgani Agiary, the Zarthostis of Panchgani, Mahableshwar and…

The 101 Names Of Ahura Mazda And Their Meanings

The 101 Names Of Ahura Mazda And Their Meanings

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Parsi Times shares excerpts from one of the all-time-classics – ‘In Search Of My God’ – which celebrates Zoroastrian history, religion and culture. What better way to rediscover the splendor of our great religion than by enriching the comprehension of our glorious roots and exploring the brilliance of the greatest of all religions……

Life Is Duty

Life Is Duty

[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] Religion is duty and life is duty. The sense of duty is ingrained in man. Man owes duty to his creator and the creator’s creatures. God’s will is…

Avan Yazad Parab Celebrations At Radio Club

Avan Yazad Parab Celebrations At Radio Club

On 24th March, 2017, numerous Zoroastrians flocked to the Radio Club Pier in Colaba to worship Avan Ardavisur Banu on the occasion of Ava Yazad Parab. The celebrations commenced with twenty-one mobeds performing a jasan, headed by Vada Dasturji of Udvada, Khurshed Dastoor, with a special reference to a prayer from the Ardavisur Niyaish, followed…