Dr. Shernaz Cama the head of the PARZOR Foundation informs us…. “As we enter this Phase of the Everlasting Flame Programme we look forward to having you with us . Please see the attachments below and plan on being with us , either to learn more about the history of the founding of New Delhi… Continue reading Upcoming Events at the Everlasting Flame Program in New Delhi
Category: Events
Recalling history
When people talk about the Parsi community, it is inevitable that the conversations turn to Fire Temples and the Parsi form of worship, which is unusual and unique to the community. There is a mystique around this place of worship, as non-Zoroastrians are prohibited from entering Fire Temples. Shilpa Raina | Deccan Herald It was… Continue reading Recalling history
Dubai Pravasi Yatra 2016
The World Zoroastrian Chamber of Commerce Middle East Chapter is organizing the Dubai Pravasi Yatra from October 7 – 11, 2016. Meher Bhesania, the powerhouse Zarathushti in Dubai informs us about this exciting event which combines a travel and tourism program for the Zoroastrian community and a Leisure cum Commerce meet and greet for businessmen… Continue reading Dubai Pravasi Yatra 2016
The indomitable Parsis
The Parsi story seen through three very different exhibitions in Delhi that chronicle their art and aesthetics, their early history and their unique brand of spiritualism Pestonji Bomanji’s ‘Feeding the Parrot’ instantly draws attention to its illumination, where it is light that speaks through the portrait. The woman’s enduring sad eyes (although the profile shows… Continue reading The indomitable Parsis
Boman Irani attends The Everlasting Thread Programme of the Parsi Zoroastrian community in Delhi
Grandfather in the making: Most Bollywood celebrities just attend the program when they go for an event. But when Boman Irani recently came to Delhi for The Everlasting Thread Programme of the Parsi-Zoroastrian community, he went a step ahead, getting on stage with a guitar and belting out some popular numbers. As the crowd comprised… Continue reading Boman Irani attends The Everlasting Thread Programme of the Parsi Zoroastrian community in Delhi
Tracing a way of life from the Bronze age
Tracing a way of life from the Bronze age Jaideep Deo Bhanj For a micro-minority community with a population of just 69,000 persons living in India according to the 2011 Census, the Parsi community has managed to stand out for its excellence in business, industry, food and unique rituals. However, as their numbers dwindle, efforts… Continue reading Tracing a way of life from the Bronze age
Such a Long Journey: Contribution of Zoroastrians and Parsis to world culture
A major showcase, in the form of exhibitions and cultural events in Delhi, is a first to bring to focus the contribution of Zoroastrians and Parsis to world culture At the sprawling campus of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in Delhi, against the orange and brown deluge of spring, a faint tune… Continue reading Such a Long Journey: Contribution of Zoroastrians and Parsis to world culture
A timetravel through Parsi portraits
It is spring in Delhi. Brown leaves — that seem to have been shaded by Rembrandt — fall off the peepal trees at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA). Inside the sandstone building, colourful portraits have begun to chatter — about an old story, yellowed by time. The exhibition, “Painted Encounters: Parsi Traders and… Continue reading A timetravel through Parsi portraits
Community carnival
HISTORICAL REFERENCES say Parsis arrived in India through Gujarat from Iran in the seventh century. Sadly, over the years, their population in the country has fallen to just 60,000, as per the latest Census data and reports. But these dwindling numbers have not hindered the community from celebrating its rich culture and heritage, as was… Continue reading Community carnival
