Our friend Dr. Sousan Abadian, Executive Director, Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington shares her thoughts on the Magi’s Reminder The days following Christmas invite a deeper remembering. Long after the Winter Solstice, after the Hanukkah lights, and after the Christmas star, the work of light continues—not as celebration alone, but as choice, practice, and shared… Continue reading The Magi’s Reminder: The Work of Light Continues
Month: December 2025
Only brick & mortar remain to narrate tale of Punjab’s Parsis
From Field Marshal Manekshaw to ‘Grand Old Lady’ Bhandari, philanthropic community has had a notable impact on state’s cultural tapestry The residence of Tehmi ‘Bogga’ Bhandari that once hosted the likes of Hollywood stars, political heirs and diplomats. File The Parsi community has had a limited yet conspicuously notable presence in the cultural and historic… Continue reading Only brick & mortar remain to narrate tale of Punjab’s Parsis
Redevelopment creeping in, yet Dadar Parsi Colony has retained its charm
In the 1920s, when municipal corporator and civil engineer Muncherji Edulji Joshi, initiated a housing project for Parsi families in Dadar, his vision was to construct a model neighbourhood with two-storey buildings, large open spaces and gardens around them.A century later, redevelopment has slowly crept in into this verdant residential enclave popularly known as Dadar… Continue reading Redevelopment creeping in, yet Dadar Parsi Colony has retained its charm
1,500-year-old church found next to Zoroastrianism place of worship in Iraq
A 2,000-year-old palace in the Republic of Georgia and a 1,500-year-old church in Iraq suggest Zoroastrians coexisted with people of other religions. The Gird-î Kazhaw archaeological site is in Iraq’s northern Kurdistan region, near the modern village of Bestansur. (Image credit: Institute of Archaeological Sciences, Goethe University Frankfurt) About 1,500 years ago, early Christian monks… Continue reading 1,500-year-old church found next to Zoroastrianism place of worship in Iraq
Surat-Navsari Highway 4-Laning: Parsis oppose NHAI plan to acquire Doongerwadi Land
The Parsi community in Navsari has opposed the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) plan to acquire a portion of the sacred Doongerwadi (Tower of Silence) land for road widening, calling for an alternative alignment that spares the site. The protest followed a visit by government officials to Doongerwadi, located on the banks of the… Continue reading Surat-Navsari Highway 4-Laning: Parsis oppose NHAI plan to acquire Doongerwadi Land
Delhi Parsi Anjuman, founded to serve as a cultural, spiritual hub for community, marks its centenary
If Delhi offered the community prospects for professional growth, the Parsis returned the favour in full spirit, across the fields of law, healthcare and architecture. It is well known that Parsis migrated to India some 1,300 years ago after being persecuted in their homeland, Persia, modern-day Iran. They came via the sea trade route and… Continue reading Delhi Parsi Anjuman, founded to serve as a cultural, spiritual hub for community, marks its centenary
Delhi Parsi Anjuman marks 100 yrs with centenary celebrations
Founded in 1925, the Anjuman has anchored the Capital’s Parsi community for a century. Events include a photo exhibition and cultural performances. The Delhi Parsi Anjuman (DPA) building at Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg was illuminated on Saturday as the community gathered to mark the organisation’s centenary celebrations. Justice Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala along with Adil S.… Continue reading Delhi Parsi Anjuman marks 100 yrs with centenary celebrations
