We received this via an email tip. It makes interesting reading. Author Unknown When my time has come, when my race is run I want to go that very way of my Fathers and their Sons. When my breath has left and life is not around Don’t extinguish me by the Flame or lock me… Continue reading Parsi Anthem
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Udvada on Behram Roj
This write up was forwarded to us by email. I don’t know the author or the source. However it makes fascinating reading, and something that a lot of people will relate to. The 20th day of the Zoroastrian calendar is not just another day, but a date with Victory. For, it belongs to the angel… Continue reading Udvada on Behram Roj
Parsis remember their dear departed 10 days prior…
Parsis remember their dear departed 10 days prior to New Year, community observes Muktad ceremony at city agiaries The Parsi New Year is nine days away. But much before the celebrations begin, it is time to remember the departed souls. The Muktad ceremony takes place during the last 10 days, when agiaries all over the… Continue reading Parsis remember their dear departed 10 days prior…
Remembering Jamshed Nusserwanjee Mehta
Mr. Mehta was popularly known as the uncrowned king of Karachi and the prophet of the poor… Celebrating the 54th death anniversary of Jamshed Nusserwanjee Mehta (who served as the mayor of Karachi before Independence and is known for his contribution to the downtrodden), the Theosophical Order of Service (TOS) organized a commemoration meeting last… Continue reading Remembering Jamshed Nusserwanjee Mehta
Muktaad
Ruby Lilaowala remembers Muktaad, in the Afternoon D.C. Muktaad are the ten days preceding the Parsi new year which are devoted to intense prayers and elaborate rituals for the departed souls (Mukt-Atmas). Whenever I visit a fire temple and see the daily offerings of flowers, fruits and sweets (Prasad) my mind rewinds to the kitchen… Continue reading Muktaad
Photogallery: Zoroastrians of Yazd, Iran
The above is one of a series of 55 photographs taken by Gilles Crampes. These are pictures of the Zoroastrians of Yazd. Check out the entire gallery here [Hat Tip: Vikram J. Parekh]
ZTFE Jashan/Reception to honour Lord Karan F. Bilimoria of Chelsea
The Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (Inc) invites you to join in a Jashan and reception to honour Lord Karan F. Bilimoria CBE of Chelsea at the Zartoshty Brothers Hall, on Sunday 15th October 2006 at 3:45pm This function will be graced by dignitaries from all the major political parties as well as leaders of… Continue reading ZTFE Jashan/Reception to honour Lord Karan F. Bilimoria of Chelsea
Blog World Responds to NYT Article
Sepia Mutiny the power house Indian group blog points out to a response by a blogger to the NYTimes article. Amardeep at Sepia Mutiny writes Perhaps the reluctance by more conservative Parsis to accept intermarriage has to do with exactly the kind of internalized racial thinking the blogger (who is not a Parsi him/herself) is… Continue reading Blog World Responds to NYT Article
Bury funeral ritual: Parsi woman
A centuries old custom has triggered off a bitter debate within Mumbai’s influential Parsi community. The Parsi community is now divided over how to dispose off their dead. The bodies are kept in a well for vultures to feed on in a tradition called Dokhmenishin dating back to the 16th century. Under community law, the… Continue reading Bury funeral ritual: Parsi woman
