On 29th September, 2019, the vibrant seniors of Panthaki Baug descended at the pavilion for an exhilarating eve of music and fun with Hutoxi Tavadia of ‘Tarana Musicals’, under the auspices of Panthaki Baug Welfare Centre. Organised by the Baug’s five dynamic enthusiasts – Zarin Jesia, Mani Elavia, Freny Siganporia and Ardaviraf and wife, Khurshid…
From October 11-13, 2019, Zoroastrian Association of Houston’s (ZAH) annual library event will showcase an enlightening program on how the knowledge of the past is a bridge to the future of a faith that has influenced all the major religions of the world. For the first time, the ZAH teams with FIRES (FEZANA Information Research…
Over 8000 people gathered in Toronto (Canada) to be part of the ‘Parliament of World’s Religions’, which extended from the 1st to 7th November, 2018, marking its 7th chapter. The Zoroastrian flag was flown by under the aegis of the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA). Zoroastrians participated as speakers at the Opening…
A compilation of over a hundred pictures depicting our rich Zoroastrian culture and heritage, ‘Like Sugar In Milk’ is a photographic compendium authored by Italian photojournalist, Majlend Bramo. Commencing this project back in 2014, 30-year-old Majlend states, “While working for the Florence based newspaper, ‘Corriere Della Sera’, I came across an Italian book by Terzani…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]As we make our way into the New Year 2018 with renewed goals and hopes and dreams, let us not forget the very basics in which our existence and identity is rooted – that of proud Zoroastrians. Immaterial of our religious and socio-cultural inclinations, when we walk on the path as laid down…
Why Is Sauce For The Parsi Goose Not Sauce For The Parsi Gander? Parsis have been in the national news again and as usual for all the wrong reasons. The ongoing dispute is essentially gender based: Why can only Parsi men marry outside the community and continue to enjoy full religious rights – including…
[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”]We take immense pride in our history. No Special Issue can be special enough without sharing the history of the Kings we pride. Let’s gear up for a fascinating story about the glory of our erstwhile Kings, with Dara Khodaiji’s ‘Naushirvan The Just’… [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Khosrow I, (Chosroes I or Kaswra), better known as…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Behram Yazad is the Angel created by Ahura Mazda to protect the followers of who live as per the tenets of the Mazdayasni Zarathushti religion. Behram Yazad ensures that those who live righteous lives will have their joys as deep as the vast oceans and their troubles will dissipate like foam. He also…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Er. Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia enlightens us about the Angel Sarosh Yazad, who protects our mortal form and our soul from birth to Judgement after our passing. We venerate Sarosh Yazad as the voice of human conscience and consciousness, as he enables us to have a Good Mind (Vohu Mano). PT Reporter Jamshed Arjani…
Parsi Times is pleased to share with our readers a new column of religious and inspirational excerpts from the acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla. Thou art the foundation of my life. Thou art the lord of my body and mind and soul. I commend myself into thy hands….