Monthly Archives: February 2009

How to attend a Paidust – part 4

Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Khorshed Mah Meher, 1378 Yz. In our previous post we understood the meaning of ‘putting’ or ‘releasing’ the Baj of Sarosh at the point where the body is placed in the Dokhma and the helper gives the signal of … Continue reading →

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How to attend a Paidust – some queries answered

Posted on Friday, February 13, 2009 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Mahrespand Mah Sherevar, 1378 Yz. A lady has asked the following queries after reading yesterday’s post on the Paidust. 1. Can pregnant women attend any of the other ceremonies performed for the deceased (at Dungerwadi or at the Agiary) … Continue reading →

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How to attend a Paidust – part 3

Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2009 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Jamyad Mah Sherevar, 1378 Yz. In our earlier two posts we have covered the aspects of attending a Paidust up to the stage where the two priests begin the recitation of the Ahunavaiti Gatha which is known as the … Continue reading →

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