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Popular Parsi Myths
As an ethnic community, Parsis have lived in India for over a millennium and myriad myths have been cherished and closeted which require to be brought out and given an occasional dusting. We realised...
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Ceremony on the 6th day (CHHATTHI) after the baby is born.
Ceremony on the 6th day (CHATHI) after the baby is born. On the 6th day Light a Divo in the evening at around Dusk time (late evening). What you need to keep ready: Ful ses with khoomchi, soparo,...
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The significance of Ses
“Ses” is the most prominent auspicious symbol among Parsis. It is a round metallic tray of varied shapes and sizes, present at all times in a Parsi house, especially on auspicious occasions. The Ses...
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A Ses is a tray of traditional Zoroastrian items having symbolic importance, and used during various ceremonies and occasions. Most are made of silver or stainless steel, and is usually cleaned during...
View ArticleExplanation of Muktad Rituals and Prayers
Technical aspects of the rituals, etymology of certain words, appropriate and inappropriate methods not to be taken as a fatwa, calender variations Talk given By: The living Zoroastrian encyclopedia,...
View ArticleCelebrating Muktad in the House
Celebrating Muktad in the House (Er. Dr. Ramiyar P. Karanjia) Zoroastrians all over the world celebrate the last ten days of their religious calendar year, as the Muktad. Generally Muktad is viewed in...
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Parsi New Year 2018
Date, Significance, Celebrations And Feast During Pateti The Parsi community across India is looking forward to celebrate the Parsi New Year on 17th August 2018. Parsis may be a small community, but...
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What does the Kasti Symbolize?
What does the Kasti symbolize? How is it made? (Ervad Dr. Ramiyar Parvez Karanjia) 1) The Kasti is the thin woollen waistband worn over the Sadra, which passes thrice around the waist. It is made by...
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Hamaysht ceremony in Surat Atash Behram Saheb Attached here is a brief explanation of the Hamayasht ceremony being performed in Surat. This ceremony has not been performed for several years and those...
View ArticleNavjote Mubarak – preparations and process
What you will need : Red is common for Boy and Girl. One Big Polished ses: Kasti kari ne, saariduva magi ne kaam saroo karo — Sopara ma put little rice, (for the girl put 7 redchital/bangles on the...
View ArticleDIFFERENCES IN PRACTICE AND BELIEFS BETWEEN ZARTOSHTIES OF IRAN AND PARSEES.
Below is the copy of a powerful speech given by Shahin Bekhradnia, President WZO, at a function organized by AIMZ on Wednesday 21st December 2011 in Mumbai. The speech not only points out the...
View ArticleTO STAND UP OR NOT TO STAND UP DURING THE BOI CEREMONY
Since long a sect of people have been propagating a campaign of Not to stand up during the Boi ceremony, as the Priest recites ‘Dushmata-Duzhukta-Duzvareshta’ to drive out Ahriman and that standing up...
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Muktads start today (7/August/19)
“Muktads start today (7/August/19) Muktads are of 10 days duration starting from Roj Ashtad (today) of Mah Spendarmad and ending on Vahishtoisht Gatha, when, according to Zoroastrian tradition, all...
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Today is Pateti
Today is Pateti the day of Patet or repentance. The past is behind us and we can only accept where we were wrong and learn from it. We cannot wipe it off. But, the future is a clean slate ….Let us...
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Mumbai Muktad Diaries 2019
During the recent 10 day farvandian/muktad days I posted some observations on social media. Below is a compilation of all the posts. Many of the images were in black and white, but a lot of people...
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Puglaroo karvani reet
(Written for girl child same follows for boy child too with Shirt & Pant) In the morning: Out side the door, sweep and clean, sprinkle water and put chowk Put toran on the doors Make little sagan...
View ArticleCONSECRATION OF ATASH BEHRAMS AND ADARANS
Courtesy : Burjor Daboo THE CEREMONY OF CONSECRATION OF ATASH-BEHRAMS AND ADARANS The Sacred Fire is metaphorically spoken of as a King, having a spiritual jurisdiction over the district round...
View ArticleBoi Ceremony And The Chakra Ritual
Boi Ceremony And The Chakra Ritual 3 Nov 2019 Top of Form Courtesy : Burjor Daboo RITUAL OF ‘BOI-DAADAN’ OR MAACHI OFFERING AT CHANGE OF GEHS IN ATASH-BEHRAMS AND ITS GREAT SIGNIFICANCE ‘In...
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Muktad Prayers – Ramiyar Karanjia
These are prayers which any Parsi Zoroastrian in a state of ritual purity can recite at the fire temple or in the house, at any time of the day or night during the 10 days of the Muktād. The Local Time...
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Funeral Rights: The Inter-Married Parsi Zoroastrian
27th September, 2020, marked the unfortunate passing of the very popular and much-loved Bahadur Hansotia, a resident of Cusrow Baug (South Bombay) for seventy years. A true Parsi, he was known to help...
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