Isn’t it strange how Rs.200/= seems like such a large amount when you donate it to a fire-temple, but such a small amount when you go shopping? Isn’t it strange how 2 hours seem so long when you’re at the fire-temple, and how short they seem when you’re watching a good movie? Isn’t it strange… Continue reading Religion and Materiality
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Parsi Anthem
We received this via an email tip. It makes interesting reading. Author Unknown When my time has come, when my race is run I want to go that very way of my Fathers and their Sons. When my breath has left and life is not around Don’t extinguish me by the Flame or lock me… Continue reading Parsi Anthem
Udvada on Behram Roj
This write up was forwarded to us by email. I don’t know the author or the source. However it makes fascinating reading, and something that a lot of people will relate to. The 20th day of the Zoroastrian calendar is not just another day, but a date with Victory. For, it belongs to the angel… Continue reading Udvada on Behram Roj
Parsis remember their dear departed 10 days prior…
Parsis remember their dear departed 10 days prior to New Year, community observes Muktad ceremony at city agiaries The Parsi New Year is nine days away. But much before the celebrations begin, it is time to remember the departed souls. The Muktad ceremony takes place during the last 10 days, when agiaries all over the… Continue reading Parsis remember their dear departed 10 days prior…
Remembering Jamshed Nusserwanjee Mehta
Mr. Mehta was popularly known as the uncrowned king of Karachi and the prophet of the poor… Celebrating the 54th death anniversary of Jamshed Nusserwanjee Mehta (who served as the mayor of Karachi before Independence and is known for his contribution to the downtrodden), the Theosophical Order of Service (TOS) organized a commemoration meeting last… Continue reading Remembering Jamshed Nusserwanjee Mehta
Muktaad
Ruby Lilaowala remembers Muktaad, in the Afternoon D.C. Muktaad are the ten days preceding the Parsi new year which are devoted to intense prayers and elaborate rituals for the departed souls (Mukt-Atmas). Whenever I visit a fire temple and see the daily offerings of flowers, fruits and sweets (Prasad) my mind rewinds to the kitchen… Continue reading Muktaad
Photogallery: Zoroastrians of Yazd, Iran
The above is one of a series of 55 photographs taken by Gilles Crampes. These are pictures of the Zoroastrians of Yazd. Check out the entire gallery here [Hat Tip: Vikram J. Parekh]
