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Pariamai
Who is Pariamai ? She is an angel, She is queen angel, She is Mother angel. She is Mother angel.She is Big Sister angel.She embodies all that is good, glorious, giving, generous.She is above...
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Dasturji performs Navjote in Toronto
Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor, on a religious trip to Toronto, performed the Navjote of Faredoon, son of Hormuz and Delnaz Dastoor. Here are the pics of the occasion. The community function was broadcast...
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Muktad Prayers in Australia during Gathas
Dear All, As you are aware Holy month of Gathas is approaching and as usual there will be 5-day Gatha (Humbandagi) Prayers for our beloved departed souls (from 13th to 17th August 2014) at our...
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Hum-bandagi prayer during the 5 Gatha days – USA
Dear Zarathushtis, As in the past, the families in New Orleans (USA) will get together during the five Gatha days of Muktad. As you know, this year the five Gatha days fall on August 13th, 14th, 15th,...
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Presentation on our Asho Zarathushtra’s Gathas
Dear Hamdins, I am sending this advance mail knowing you may be having relatives and friends in the USA and UK. I am happy to advise that my offer to give a talk and presentation on Zarathushtra’s...
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Muktad Prayers: August 15, 2014, New Jersey, USA
ZARATHUSHTI CULTURAL CENTER OF DELAWARE VALLEY MUKTAD PRAYERS FOR THE DEPARTED Friday, August 15, 2014 At 6:00 PM sharp Shirin Jahanian & Ardeshir Kiamensh 5 Duck Pond Court Voorhees, NJ 08043 •...
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How to take the name of a deceased in any prayer
How to take the name of a deceased in any prayer Several readers of Frashogard have asked the question as to how should the name of a deceased person be taken while doing any prayer for them. Certain...
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Ses Sangarwani
Ses Sangarwani Very big for the Navjote, Wedding ceremonies. Photo Courtesy : http://www.ahuramazda.com/ses_.htm Small one for Birthdays etc. at home. What SES contains : Ses is made of Silver or...
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Rupiya Pehervani Reet — before engagement
RUPIYA PEHERAVANI REET – BEFORE ENGAGEMENT (it may or may not be done) When it is decided that the children are going to get married to each other and families have approved of their to-be...
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What to Pray during Gathas / Muktad
Here are 3 links on What to Pray during Gathas / Muktad. Hope you will find them useful : http://ilme-khshnoom.blogspot.in/2012/08/prayers-during-muktad-and-gatha-days.html...
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Engagement Ceremony – Adravanoo
ENGAGEMENT- ADRAVANOO (if it has not been a long engagement before the wedding it is usually done 4 days before the wedding day.) Marriage festivities generally last for four days. In this case...
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Achoo Michoo Ceremony
Achoo Michoo Ceremony What to keep ready: One Small Thali/ Khumchi called achoo michoo ni ses. One Cleaned coconut (remove the husk so breaking becomes easier) 3-5 Paan, Kharek, Sopari, Badam,harad no...
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Sagan/Teeli ni reet
Sagan/Teeli What and how to keep ready Sweep, Swab the floor, Put chowk with colour, hang garlands on the doors. Keep ses ready. Garland Lord Zoroaster Photo Frame. Cook something sweet Sev,Rawo,sweet...
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Madavsoro
Madavsoro (Madavsora is done the same day after the Engagement …the beginning, first day of the marriage ceremony which is done 4 days prior to the day of the Wedding, where a mango sapling is sowed...
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SUPRA NI REET – Ne – HALDI NI REET
SUPRA NI REET – Ne – HALDI NI REET Supra ni reet is done immediately after the Madavsoro What will you need. 4 Supras keep ready in the morning 1 Khalli batto (hand spice grinder ) with one or two...
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DIVO ADARNI
DIVO ADARNI The 2nd day after the Madavsoro is regarded as the day for exchanging gifts between both the families. What you need to keep ready from Groom’s side Keep the Big ses ready … with...
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Some useful Tips and Guide Lines for the wedding in the Family
Some useful Tips and Guidelines for the wedding in the Family All things to buy and keep ready for the Big Day – early days preparations :) Kankoo ½ kg. Haldi Powder ¼ kg. Rice Powder ¼ kg. (rice...
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Kushti Making Video Frohar Films
This is a video in 2 segments describing the intricate and very specialized art of weaving a Kushti, the sacred thread worn by Parsi/Irani Zoroastrians. The process involves gathering wool from sheep,...
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Preparations one day before the wedding
From Groom’s Side Envelope for Mabed who comes for Nahan Envelope for Nahan nahavana akhiyanana Envelope for Ashirwad sare tena two dastoorji-na Envelope for Agiary ma boi dei tena Envelope for...
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On the wedding Day !
THE DAY OF THE WEDDING The day begins with Chowk Toran Divo/Batti Loban sagan ni sev, dahi etc. See that the Divo/Batti lasts for 24 hours. After bath Clean and arrange the Full Ses, put a bowl of...
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