Our dear friend Ervad Zarrir Bhandara of Southern California writes in… I sincerely thank you all for your participation in the solemn Muktad ceremony thus making our efforts more worthwhile, and for giving me the opportunity to advance spiritually by satisfying your spiritual needs for the 29th Muktad ceremony in Southern California, and the fourth… Continue reading 29th Year of Muktad Celebration in Southern California
Month: September 2020
Bombay HC allows Parsis to pray for their dead on Farvardin Roj with restrictions
In a limited relief to members of the Bombay Parsi Panchayat (BPP), the Bombay high court has permitted them to hold prayer meetings at the Doongerwadi Tower of Silence at Kemps Corner on September 3 from 7 am to 4.30 pm on the occasion of Farvardin Roj. Article by K. A. Y Dodhiya | Hindustan… Continue reading Bombay HC allows Parsis to pray for their dead on Farvardin Roj with restrictions
Naoroji Rustomji Manek: This Surat Man Sued East India Co. & Won
He was the first Zoroastrian to sail to England from India; not to mention the first Indian who sued the British and won! He sailed back in victory with his cause vindicated and putting his entrepreneur skills upfront, he was received with great respect. Article by Ashleshaa Khurana Naoroji Rustomji Manek Seth (1662-1732) was the… Continue reading Naoroji Rustomji Manek: This Surat Man Sued East India Co. & Won
High Court Tells Maharashtra Govt to Consider Parsi Petition for Farvardegan Prayers at Doongarwadi
Observing that both sides must be reasonable, the Bombay high court on Monday directed the Maharashtra government to consider a representation by the Bombay Parsi Punchayet to allow community members to hold the annual Farvardegan prayers for the dead on September 3 at Doongerwadi at Malabar Hill in Mumbai. Article by Rosy Sequeira | Times… Continue reading High Court Tells Maharashtra Govt to Consider Parsi Petition for Farvardegan Prayers at Doongarwadi
