A celebration of Zoroastrians and their lip-smackers Mumbai, August 19: It may not be accompanied by public ceremonies or street dancing, but Pateti or Parsi New Year is a ‘Mumbai’ kind of day. It’s a day every Zoroastrian looks forward to, and Mumbai loves its Parsis. While a visit to the fire temple and a… Continue reading Pateti Mubarak
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Parsis ring in the new year
By Derineh Cooper Putting aside contentious issues like identity and the community’s dwindling numbers, Parsis prepare to celebrate the New Year. As this year comes to an end, my ruminations and research led to enlightenment through an article on the Parsi DNA (not the newspaper I write for, but the real thing – double helix… Continue reading Parsis ring in the new year
Parsi Saal Mubarak
The Mistry family is all prepared to usher in the Parsi New Year with some very delectable dishes Navroz commonly known as the Parsi New year not only marks the beginning of a new year but also symbolizes the struggle of good against evil. “The celebration begins ten days before the actual new year where… Continue reading Parsi Saal Mubarak
Bambai ka Bawajis!
‘We bawas live in a different world of our own.’ Food, fun and farehghat. Three words that get every Parsi in the mood. Especially on Parsi New Year. After atoning for the wrongs done in the previous year, through prayer, on Pateti, the bawajis begin their New Year with much gusto. Read: a visit to… Continue reading Bambai ka Bawajis!
Saal Mubarak
!! Saal Mubarak !! August 20th is the first day of the Parsi New Year. A time of happiness and rejoicing for all members of the small Parsi community, of which Shirrin and I are a part. This is one of my favorite days of the years. Memories of this day right through childhood included… Continue reading Saal Mubarak
Governor Greets Parsis on New Year
The Governor of Maharashtra S M Krishna greeted the people on the occasion of the ‘Parsi New Year’ on Monday. In his message, Mr Krishna said ”The contribution of the Parsi community to the development and progress of India is immeasurable. Members of the peace-loving community were in the forefront of the nation’s freedom struggle.… Continue reading Governor Greets Parsis on New Year
Of new beginnings
A dekko at how the city’s Parsis are gearing up for their New Year which falls this Monday Pune, August 18: Saal mubarak”, “Happy New Year” or even ” Pateti mubarak” are the greetings that will reverberate in every Parsi home this Monday. The imminence of Pateti or the Parsi New Year has yet again… Continue reading Of new beginnings
