Witness the journey of 100 years of Secunderabad’s Parsi Fire Temple, Khan Bahadur Edulji Sohrabji Chenai Anjuman Dar-e-Meher. As per the Zoroastrian Shenshai calendar, 14th July 2020 marks the centenary of the Khan Bahadur Edulji Sohrabji Chenai Anjuman Dar-e-Meher. Hon’ble Dastoor Khurshed Dastoor Behram Jamasp Asa consecrated the Dar-e-Meher. Since then, it has served as… Continue reading Where The Fire Burns Eternally: Chenai Dar-E-Mehr Secunderabad
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Chenai Anjuman Dar-e-Meher in Secunderabad will complete 100 years
Khan Bahadur Edulji Sohrabji Chenai Anjuman Dar-e-Meher in Secunderabad will complete 100 years on July 14 Ervad Aspi Patel, the head priest of the temple, is seated in the verandah. An air of tranquility, and dominance of white and peace pervade the place as we approach to meet him. The Khan Bahadur Edulji Sohrabji Chenai… Continue reading Chenai Anjuman Dar-e-Meher in Secunderabad will complete 100 years
Freddie Mercury & Queen to appear on postage stamps
No, not that one – the rock band Queen are to feature on a series of UK postage stamps over the summer. They become only the third band to be honoured by Royal Mail, following the Beatles in 2007 and Pink Floyd in 2016. Guitarist Brian May said: “Sometimes it’s strange to wake up and… Continue reading Freddie Mercury & Queen to appear on postage stamps
Looking for My Ancient Religion in Uzbekistan
Still, I was in search of something more, something concrete, something material Article by Meher Mirza | Catapult.Co Last October, I walked on the trail of emperors. Like most ogle-eyed tourists, I ping-ponged my way through different cities in Uzbekistan: Samarkand, Bokhara, Khiva, Nukus, Urgench, Margilon, Tashkent, Termez, Andijan, and Kokhand. Unlike most tourists, though,… Continue reading Looking for My Ancient Religion in Uzbekistan
The FEZANA Talks Commence Today
The FEZANA Talks is a new initiative started by FEZANA. In the first series we invite the youth of the 7th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress 2019 to celebrate the first anniversary of the Congress this week. July 01, 2020 Participants: Karl Desai, Hanoz Suntoke, Reanna Unwalla, Farzad Sunavala Time: Jul 1, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern,… Continue reading The FEZANA Talks Commence Today
1971 war hero Sqn. Ldr. Parvez Jamasji passes away
He awarded the Vir Chakra for gallantry during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war Sqn Ldr Parvez Jamasji (retd), who was awarded the Vir Chakra for gallantry during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, has died, family sources said. He was 77. Jamasji, who used a walking stick due to the injuries he sustained as a helicopter pilot while… Continue reading 1971 war hero Sqn. Ldr. Parvez Jamasji passes away
Zoroastrianism Rises in North America
The faith is shrinking in Iran and India but growing in the U.S. and Canada. Most elementary-school boys spend their free time playing videogames or hanging out with friends. Zerkxis Bhandara’s childhood was a bit different. He started training to become a Zoroastrian priest when he was 9. Article by By Amy DePaul | Wall… Continue reading Zoroastrianism Rises in North America
