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The Zoroastrian Association of California Celebrates the 5th Salgreh of their Atashkadeh

The 5th Salgreh of the Zoroastrian Association of California‘s Atash Kadeh was celebrated with great religious fervor and Parsi gusto on the 12th of November. The  celebration started a week ago by deep cleaning the premises. On the day of Salgreh a  Hama Anjuman Sandal wood maachi was offered in all five gehs. Also, two… Continue reading The Zoroastrian Association of California Celebrates the 5th Salgreh of their Atashkadeh

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Ardaseer Cursetjee Wadia: The esteemed Indian ancestor no one in my white British family knew about

Who do you think you are? The esteemed Indian ancestor no one in my white British family knew about Image: Ardaseer Cursetjee, the first South Asian Fellow of the Royal Society, has been awarded a blue plaque from English Heritage Today, a blue plaque will be unveiled on a west London house to a man… Continue reading Ardaseer Cursetjee Wadia: The esteemed Indian ancestor no one in my white British family knew about

Establishment of North American Institute of Zoroastrian Studies

It is now more than two score and ten years since Zoroastrians from various parts of the world have settled in North America, bringing with them their religious practices, traditions and cultures which are gradually evolving into a tapestry of a new North American Zoroastrian identity. The first-generation Zoroastrians in North America, in the space… Continue reading Establishment of North American Institute of Zoroastrian Studies

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Haringey Lib Dems lead calls for First Indian MP to be commemorated in Muswell Hill

Haringey should honour Sir Dadabhai Naoroji MP, generally considered to be the first Indian and non-white person elected to the House of Commons, according to opposition Lib Dem councillors. Article in the London Post Naoroji was born in Gujarat and educated in Mumbai. In 1892, he was elected as Liberal MP for the Central Finsbury… Continue reading Haringey Lib Dems lead calls for First Indian MP to be commemorated in Muswell Hill

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Zoroastrian Association of California Celebrates the 3rd Salgreh of their Atashkadeh

The 3rd Salgreh of the Zoroastrian Association of California‘s Atash Kadeh was celebrated with great religious fervor on November 13, 2019 A maachi was offered at all five gehs. Two of which were Hama Anjuman Machis, of one kg each of pure Sandalwood, offered to the holy fire in Havan and Aiwishruthem gehs. Followed by… Continue reading Zoroastrian Association of California Celebrates the 3rd Salgreh of their Atashkadeh

Zoroastrianism: The rhapsody of an ancient faith

In the Oscar-winning film “Bohemian Rhapsody,” a biopic of Freddie Mercury, his father berates him: “So now the family name is not good enough for you?” “I changed it legally,” Mercury responds. “No looking back.” Article by Rev. Alexander Santora | NJ.com Mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara into a Parsi family that had roots in… Continue reading Zoroastrianism: The rhapsody of an ancient faith

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From A Hong Kong businessman to philanthropist: Jehangir Hormusjee Ruttonjee.

Jehangir Hormusjee Ruttonjee faced business failures, political unrest and personal tragedy in Hong Kong, but his devotion to the city and its people never wavered By Rhea Mogul | South China Morning Post Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai serves millions of Hongkongers every year, with its 24-hour accident and emergency centre providing an important lifeline… Continue reading From A Hong Kong businessman to philanthropist: Jehangir Hormusjee Ruttonjee.

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