Category: Religion

The Nizam of Hyderabad once owed Rs 41 lakh to Seth Viccaji Meherji and Seth Pestonji Meherji, two Parsi brothers who founded Hyderabad’s oldest agiary. With the fire temple turning 175 on July 31, the Old Parsi Fire Temple Trust is set to release a souvenir on the Meherji brothers. Article by Rahul V Pisharody… Continue reading As Hyderabad’s oldest fire temple turns 175, the Parsi community looks back at 2 pioneers

Howard Burton speaks with University of Bologna Iranian specialist Antonio Panaino about Zorastrianism: What is it? How was it influenced by, and in turn influence, other religious and cultural traditions? And what did it mean for the people of ancient Iran? Zoroastrianism is an in-depth conversation with University of Bologna Iranian specialist Antonio Panaino about… Continue reading What is Zoroastrianism? : A Conversation with Antonio Panaino

In India, an ancient religion known as Zoroastrianism is under threat. There are fewer than 60,000 believers in the country and their numbers are projected to fall further. The UN says this is alarming and warns of an “extinction in the not too distant future”. Could matchmaking Zoroastrian couples and having more children help keep… Continue reading Zoroastrians in India: ‘Dating my way out of extinction’ – BBC News

The Beshara Trust is pleased to announce that a recording of this event is now available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/83Lozj_rv6I 

The following update is put out by Empowering Mobeds & WZO Trusts Saturday October 24, 2020 was indeed a dark day, not only on account of the Pandemic but more so that Er. Zahan Meherzad Turel, all of 14 years young, a shining star of our Mobedi clan, suffered severe (48.5%) burns injuries whilst performing… Continue reading Fire Retardant Attire For Mobeds

Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu are the two main deities in the dualistic doctrine of Zoroastrianism. The former is the supreme deity of this religion, whereas the latter is the evil, destructive spirit. Angra Mainyu or Ahriman is the name of Zoroastrianism’s underlying reality or substance of the “destructive/evil spirit” and the main adversary in… Continue reading Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu In Zoroastrianism’s Creation Mythology

NAMC LECTURE SERIES Topic: Life of Prophet Zarathushtra Date: Sunday December 20, 2020 @ 2:00 PM  Eastern – 11 AM Pacific Join Meeting on Zoomhttps://zoom.us/j/95671042784?pwd=bkNNaDVQVG9CcjRXeXE2ZUVUaGpUdz09Meeting ID: 956 7104 2784Passcode: NAMC This presentation will deal with the whole life history of our Vakhshur-e-Vakhshuraan Zarathushtra Spitamaan. It will cover the usual stories of his birth, troubles he… Continue reading NAMC Lecture Series: The Life of Prophet Zarathushtra by Ervad Soli Dastur

Here is an Interesting Sermon Delivered by Ervad Zarrir Bhandara on Good Thoughts, Words and Deeds after the Bui and Hum Bandagi to the Zoroastrians of California and Houston. We always tout that we believe in GT GW, GD, but do we apply the same in our daily lives? It says GT GW GD lead… Continue reading Ervad Zarrir Bhandara on Good Thoughts, Words and Deeds

Problems, Suggestions, Solutions & Action Article by WZO Trusts & Empowering Mobeds The Cause The recent incident of a young Mobed performing the boye ceremony being severely burnt due to the Jama worn by him having caught fire by flying embers has made it essential to review safety norms in the interest of our Mobeds.… Continue reading Mobeds and Fire Hazards