The following is an article on “Life After Death as in Zoroastrianism” by Ervad Pervez D. Mithaiwala, revealed to us by Behesti Minocher N. Pundol Saheb as per teachings of Magav Sahebs of Demaavand Koh, Iran. The article although lengthy, vividly describes a Zerthosti Rawaan’s journey to this world from Hasti and its return to… Continue reading Life After Death: Concepts in Zoroastrianism
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Thousands gather to celebrate ancient Zoroastrian fire festival
CHAM, Iran – Thousands of Iranians gathered at dusk against a snowy mountain backdrop to light giant bonfires in an ancient midwinter festival dating back to Iran’s pre-Islamic past that is drawing new interest from Muslims. By Associated Press / Boston.com Saturday’s celebration was the first in which the dwindling remnants of Iran’s once plentiful… Continue reading Thousands gather to celebrate ancient Zoroastrian fire festival
Parsis More Prone to Cancer: Study
An alarming statistic emerging from the Mumbai Cancer Registry indicates that Parsis are at a higher risk of getting cancer than those from other communities. By Jyoti Shelar / DNA According to the registry, which is a unit of the Indian Cancer Registry, a higher number of Parsis, especially women, had cancer as compared to… Continue reading Parsis More Prone to Cancer: Study
The Iranian Pilao: Berry at its Best
The Zereshk Pilao is one of the most stunning rice dishes one can possibly serve. The dish has a warm ruby glow with the burberries studding the rice with colour and the saffron with fragrance. This gives this Pilao a superiority and magnificence that is not easily replicated. It is one of the great dishes… Continue reading The Iranian Pilao: Berry at its Best
Oldest Parsi high priest is a lawyer, flautist
By Nauzer K Bharucha / TNN Perhaps for the first time in the more than 1,300-year history of the Parsis in India, the community’s oldest high priest at age 83, was anointed at Navsari in Gujarat on Tuesday. Kaikhusro Navroz Dastoor Meherjirana, a respected scholar priest, is interestingly also an advocate, author of two books… Continue reading Oldest Parsi high priest is a lawyer, flautist
Anu Aga of Thermax India Awarded the Padma Shri
Anu Aga, the ex-Chairman of Thermax India has been awarded the Padma Shri. Her name featured on the list of awardees announced by the Government on the occasion of Republic Day 2010. Here is a short excerpt from a 2005 article on Arnavaz Aga Aga is always in her trademark cotton or silk saris, whether… Continue reading Anu Aga of Thermax India Awarded the Padma Shri
Ervad K. N. Dastoor appointed Vada Dasturji of Navsari Atash Behram
From Ervad Marzban Hathiram I am happy to inform readers that the Bhagarsath Anjuman has elected Ervad Kaikhushroo Navroze Dastoor (more popularly known as K. N. Dastoor, or KND) as the 17th Dastur Meherjirana in place of Dastur Meherji Dastur Kekobad, who expired on 23rd January as reported earlier. It was the written wish of… Continue reading Ervad K. N. Dastoor appointed Vada Dasturji of Navsari Atash Behram
Dasturji Meherjirana: An Obituary
Parsi Khabar joins all the Parsis in expressing condolences on the passing away of Dasturji Meherjirana. Ervad Marzban Hathiram has written a wonderful obituary. It is my solemn duty to inform readers of the sad demise of Vada Dasturji Meherji Dastur Kekobad Meherjirana, the Vada Dastur not only of the Navsari Bhagaria Mobeds but also… Continue reading Dasturji Meherjirana: An Obituary
Even in Death, A Parsi to the End.
A very interesting account from way back in the 19th century. It was a hot and sultry afternoon, that 21st day of April, 1844 as Mr. Mancherji Hormuzdiar Chanddaru left the offices of the popular Parsi periodical ‘Chabuk’ (lit. Whip) near Gunbow Street in the busy Fort area of Bombay. As he walked down passing… Continue reading Even in Death, A Parsi to the End.
