Parsis are an ethnic community in India that follow the Zoroastrian religion. They are originally from Fars in Iran and had migrated to Western India more than 800 years ago. They are an essential part of India’s cultural fabric and diversity but are perhaps the only community outside Europe to have experienced population and fertility… Continue reading India’s religious community in irreversible decline
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Oh, for the love of beautiful, embroidered Gara
In a bid to bring back the popularity of Gara — the intricately embroidered saree on Chinese silk — the Parsi community has thought of a new method: Help the young learn draping the traditional attire. By Ashutosh Shukla / DNA India The Zoroastrian Youth for Next Generation (ZYNG), the youth wing of Bombay Parsi… Continue reading Oh, for the love of beautiful, embroidered Gara
Parsis to organise matrimonial meet in Bardoli, Gujarat.
To promote marriages within community and arrest the decline in population, the Parsi community in the state has decided to hold a two-day matrimonial meet at Bardoli. The meet has been organised to mark 125 years of Bardoli Agiyari (Fire temple). By Dhwani Pathak / Ahmedabad Mirror The organisers expect 145 young Parsis, including 65… Continue reading Parsis to organise matrimonial meet in Bardoli, Gujarat.
Delkash Shahriarian: US T20 Women’s Cricket Player
WHAT an honor for the first Zoroastrian participant in the US. Women’s T20 Cricket Open Championship which engraves a new Chapter in American Sports History The home of the first official Cricket Stadium built in the USA at Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida, was buzzing with the beauties of sport on October 8.… Continue reading Delkash Shahriarian: US T20 Women’s Cricket Player
Parsi theatre group from Surat in Karachi for play
Surat-based Yezdi Karanjia drama group, which is due to mark its Golden Jubilee this year, will perform a Parsi comedy play “Kutra Ni Punchdi Vanki” in Karachi, where the troupe comprising mostly Parsis landed two days ago on a trip to meet their families. Veteran theatre artiste Yezdi Karanjia, who is leading the 10-member troupe,… Continue reading Parsi theatre group from Surat in Karachi for play
Yaraana: Edited by Hoshang Merchant
Hoshang Merchant is a senior poetic star in the firmament of Indian poetry. He and his work sparkle bright, like the mischief in his eyes. His Parsi background and early years in Mumbai, coupled with his travels in the Middle East and his engagement with Buddhist philosophy has finally allowed him to drop anchor at… Continue reading Yaraana: Edited by Hoshang Merchant
Vada Dasturji Meherjirana on the Udvada Land Issue
Below is a message from Vada Dasturji K N Dastur Meherji Rana on the Udvada Land Issue received via email from Kaizad F Keravala. The matter of the Udvada land near Paak Iranshah Atash-Beheram has reached the judiciary and is pending before the Gujarat Revenue Tribunal, Ahmedabad. We, the six Vada (Chief) Dasturs are trying… Continue reading Vada Dasturji Meherjirana on the Udvada Land Issue
Proposed industrial zone near Udvada fire temple angers Parsis
A land transaction in a tiny Gujarat village has caused concern among the Parsi-Irani community in Mumbai as well as the diaspora worldwide. About 200 km from the city is located Udvada, the community’s most important pilgrim spot: enthroned here is its oldest and holiest consecrated fire, the Iranshah, which has been looked after day… Continue reading Proposed industrial zone near Udvada fire temple angers Parsis
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Approached to Resolve Udvada Land Issue
Parsis to approach Modi to save their first settlement Community fears non-agricultural status of holy land in Udvada may herald industrialisation The threat of industrialisation of Udvada, considered a heritage site by the Parsis, has worried the community members. It was at Udvada that the Parsis first settled down permanently — around 500 years ago… Continue reading Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Approached to Resolve Udvada Land Issue
