In Febrarury 2014 we had informed you about the allocation of land at the Worli crematorium to build a prayer hall to be used for Parsi and Irani Zarathushtis who opt for cremation upon death. The prayer hall was built and below are the photographs of the opening day jashan ceremony, sent to us by… Continue reading The Worli Prayer Hall For Parsi Irani Zarathushtis
Month: August 2015
The Amesha Spenta or the Divine Attributes of God
Here is a very good commentary on the teachings of Zarathustra and the Divine Attributesof Ahura Mazda by Scott Nelson who is an instructor on comparative religions & philosophy. Part One Part Two
Aapro Jall Cowasji: Help This Young Parsi Filmmaker Fulfill His Dream
If you have seen the film Qissa-E-Parsi, you know Jall Cowasji. He is the cinematographer of the excellent film co-directed by his sister Divya Cowasji and Shilpi Gulati. The film has won various awards and been screened at numerous film festivals all over the world. Parsi Khabar had an opportunity to meet up with Divya… Continue reading Aapro Jall Cowasji: Help This Young Parsi Filmmaker Fulfill His Dream
Parsis battle threat of extinction
The government has sponsored schemes for assisted reproduction so that Parsis increase in number. Article by Vinaya Deshpande | The Sunday Guardian Twelve hundred years ago, we fled to India for our survival in the face of external threat on our identity and culture. Today, again, we are fighting for our existence, as we face… Continue reading Parsis battle threat of extinction
Parsi Portal: Android App Launched
Parsi Portal is a new and interesting app for Android smartphones and tablets that’s just been launched recently Jamshir Goorabian, one of the creators of the new Parsi Portal app writes in… “Parsi Portal”, our very own community app, is available on the Play Store! Parsi Calendar, Community Events, Prayers, News, Yellow Pages and much… Continue reading Parsi Portal: Android App Launched
Are you bawa enough to act?
The golden age of Parsi-Gujarati theatre may be long over, but a few drama-loving bawas are determined to revive it. Theatre veteran Burjor Patel, his daughter Shernaz Patel, lighting director Sam Kerwalla, media guru Sam Balsara, senior journalist Meher Marfatia and Jim Vimadalal are scouting for writers, directors and actors from the Parsi community across… Continue reading Are you bawa enough to act?
Bawi Bride Kitchen Brings Parsi Food Festival to J W Marriott Hotel in Mumbai
Good friend Perzen Patel, the powerhouse behind the namesake Bawi Bride Kitchen informs us about the upcoming Parsi Food Festival at the J W Marriott Hotel at Sahar, in Andheri; Mumbai. Spread over 10 days leading upto the Parsi New Year, the festival runs from 8th August 2015 to 18th August 2015 at the JW… Continue reading Bawi Bride Kitchen Brings Parsi Food Festival to J W Marriott Hotel in Mumbai
Head To Udvada Before Prime Minister Modi Does.
Visit Udvada, a Parsi town, before Narendra Modi does Article by Kermin Bhot | hindustantimes.com Two giant stone statues guard the main entrance. They hold a sword to their chest and stand at attention as mortals pass them by. Udvada’s Aatash Behram is the oldest and the holiest fire temple of the Zoroastrian community, and… Continue reading Head To Udvada Before Prime Minister Modi Does.
