ALLAHABAD: Even as the heads count of the Parsi community is diminishing, both in the Sangam city as well as across the country, the community is struggling to find a ‘Mobed’ (Priest) to perform various rituals spanning from birth of individual to his death. Even in this crucial juncture, the Atash Behram or the Holy… Continue reading Allahabad Parsis Relying on ‘temporary’ Parsi priest for rituals
Category: Religion
World’s Biggest Aviary Built So World’s Oldest Religions Can Feed Corpses To Vultures
The biggest aviary in the world is set to be built in Mumbai so that followers of one of the world’s oldest religions can have their corpses fed to vultures after their deaths. Published on MyFoxDC. The Zoroastrian faith has observed "sky burials" for centuries, but pollution in the city has recently led to a… Continue reading World’s Biggest Aviary Built So World’s Oldest Religions Can Feed Corpses To Vultures
Sandalwood and Money at the Fire Temple
When we go to the Agiary or Atash Behram to pray, we sometimes do things involuntarily without knowing if our actions are right or wrong. One such example is when offering money along with the sandalwood at the kebla. Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram, good friend and editor of Frashogard writes about this very aspect in… Continue reading Sandalwood and Money at the Fire Temple
What is the Zarathushti Identity ?
The Parsi diaspora in North America has a long history and presence. The Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York [ ZAGNY ]has been one of the first Zarathushti community associations in North America. In August 2012 they will host the XVI North American Zarathushti Congress in New York. A slew of events are planned as… Continue reading What is the Zarathushti Identity ?
The fun of being a Parsee
It lies in many things…. It’s like belonging to an exclusive Club worldwide. Birth, the only credential and consideration; nothing, but nothing else works, no sirree! No waiting lists, no entrance fees, no other eligibility! A minuscule community, incurably Diaspora, but which nonetheless has woven its way into virtually every corner of the world. A… Continue reading The fun of being a Parsee
Bangalore’s only fire temple is being slowly smoked out
It was built in 1926, and the Bangalore Parsee Zoroastrian Anjuman (BPZA) is keen to preserve the sanctity of the only fire temple in the city, now uncomfortably located at a busy intersection, en route to Shivajinagar Bus Terminus. By Daily Bhaskar The Queen’s Road-Cunningham Road junction, which has a major BMTC bus stop and… Continue reading Bangalore’s only fire temple is being slowly smoked out
Weaving a Kasti: Threads of Continuity
Ashdeen Z Lilaowala walks us through the creation of the hallowed Zoroastrian kusti or sacred thread that is an integral part of spiritual tradition among members of the Parsi community [ TOI Article Link ] The Sudreh and Kusti have become universal symbols of the Zoroastrian faith. While there are no written records of when… Continue reading Weaving a Kasti: Threads of Continuity
