Monthly Archives: January 2010

Hearty welcome to the 17th Dasturji Meherjirana

Posted on Monday, January 25, 2010 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Avan Mah Sherevar, 1379 Yz. I am happy to inform readers that the Bhagarsath Anjuman has elected Ervad Kaikhushroo Navroze Dastoor (more popularly known as K. N. Dastoor, or KND) as the 17th Dastur Meherjirana in place of Dastur … Continue reading →

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A tribute to Dasturji Meherjirana

Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Adar Mah Sherevar, 1379 Yz. It is my solemn duty to inform readers of the sad demise of Vada Dasturji Meherji Dastur Kekobad Meherjirana, the Vada Dastur not only of the Navsari Bhagaria Mobeds but also the senior most … Continue reading →

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How to dispose old religious items – part 2

Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Spendarmad Mah Sherevar, 1379 Yz. Old prayer books or other religious literature should be collected and kept separately. When a sufficient quantity has been collected, they should be opened out and placed in a wide metal bin and then … Continue reading →

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How to dispose old religious items – part 1

Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Ardibehesht Mah Sherevar, 1379 Yz. A question commonly arises in most Parsi homes – how to deal with old items of a religious nature which are no longer in a usable condition. These include old, torn Sudreh; worn out … Continue reading →

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A murderer, but a true Parsi to the end!

Posted on Thursday, January 14, 2010 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Marespand Mah Amardad, 1379 Yz. It was a hot and sultry afternoon, that 21st day of April, 1844 as Mr. Mancherji Hormuzdiar Chanddaru left the offices of the popular Parsi periodical ‘Chabuk’ (lit. Whip) near Gunbow Street in the … Continue reading →

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