Category: Udvada

The second day of the Iranshah Udvada Utsav began on Saturday December 28, 2019 to bright blue skies and a slight chill in the air. The morning was dedicated to various activies. A treasure hunt organized by XYZ Foundation under the leadership of Hoshaang Gotla had 30 teams compete for the top prize. Heritage walks… Continue reading Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2019 closes with a flourish

India’s biggest Parsi culture festival begins: The Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2019 The third edition of the Iranshah Udvada Utsav was off to a flying start last evening here at the Gymkhana grounds in Udvada. The third edition of the Iranshah Udvada Utsav commenced today in the heart of Udvada, Gujarat – the religious center point… Continue reading Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2019 off to a flying start

Gujarat is gearing up for a Parsi festival, Iranshah Udvada Utsav, in the holy town of Udvada from December 27 to 29. The event is hosted by Foundation for Development, Udvada, Gujarat Tourism and Dr Cyrus S Poonawalla. Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani said, “The Iranshah Udvada Utsav is an initiative that was envisioned by… Continue reading Gujarat Gears Up For Parsi Festival

The IUU 2019 is just around the corner. Registration is still open if you haven’t done it as yet. http://www.iuu.net.in/ IUU is running a fantastic social media feed where they share new updates. The beauty of the IUU 2019 lies in the fact that it is an all around celebration that recognizes everything amazing about… Continue reading Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2019: Register Now

Udvada Railway Station recently got a massive facelift. Below is an article on the history of the Udvada Station by eminent historian and our dear friend Marzban Giara. Marzban writes… There was no separate railway station for Udwada on Bombay Baroda B. B. & C .I. Railway. One had to alight at Pardi station and… Continue reading Udvada Gets New Railway Station Building

We are thrilled to learn that the the third edition of the Iranshah Udvada Utsav shall be held in December 2019. Readers of Parsi Khabar will remember our reports from IUU 2015 and IUU 2017 and we look forward to being present and covering the 2019 edition. Bookings should open soon. Stay tuned.

We help a charming, old Yezdi 250 CL II retrace its roots in Udvada, the holy land of the Parsis in India. Article by Ruman Devmane Autocar India To many, Udvada is no more than just a sleepy beach town. Tucked away in a corner of Gujarat, it appears to be one of the thousands… Continue reading Yezdi 250 CL II in Udvada

A slice of Parsi life in tranquil Udvada With a shrill toot, the autorickshaw rumbled to a stop next to us as we walked into the village. “Ice cream?” offered the gentleman behind the wheel as he gestured to the mound of creamy mango confection nestled in an ingenious ice-lined wooden barrel sitting snugly in… Continue reading A town by the sea

The Union textiles and information and broadcasting minister Smriti Irani dedicated an entrance gate which depicts Parsi culture at Udvada in Valsad district to the people of the village on Sunday. National Commission for Minorities member Vada Dasturji Khurshed Kaikobad Dastoor and district collector C R Kharsan were also present at the function. Article in… Continue reading Streets of Udvada to get CCTV cameras, free Wi-Fi zones