Monthly Archives: July 2010

Siroza and Chamsi day of late Vada Dasturji Meherjirana

Roj Khordad Mah Spendarmad, 1379 Yz. Tomorrow, Roj Amardad Mah Spendarmad (21st July) will mark the Siroza Chamsi (180th day after death) day of late Vada Dasturji Meherji Dastur Kekobad Meherjirana of Navsari. The day after, Roj Dae-pa-Adar Mah Spendarmad … Continue reading

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Varasyaji of the Navsari Bhagarsath Anjuman passes away

Roj Marespand Mah Bahman, 1379 Yz. It is my sad duty to inform readers that the elderly Varasyaji of the Bhagarsath Anjuman in Navsari passed away this afternoon. The Varasyaji had been ill for the last few days and despite … Continue reading

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Varasyaji Varzavand is consecrated

Roj Jamyad Mah Bahman, 1379 Yz. In my earlier post I had informed readers about the sad demise of Shah Behram – the Bhagarsath Anjuman’s Varasyaji in Mumbai and the significance and importance of this majestic religious instrument in our … Continue reading

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83rd Baj of Ustad Saheb Behramshah N. Shorff

Roj Dae-pa-Din Mah Bahman, 1379Yz. Today, July 7, 2010 marks the 83rd death anniversary of our beloved Master, Ustad Saheb Behramshah Nowroji Shroff. Ceremonies to mark this occasion are taking place not only in the Ustad Saheb Behramshah Nowroji Shroff … Continue reading

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Zoroastrian yoga – part 3 – the Padyab ritual

Roj Sarosh Mah Bahman, 1379 Yz. The Kusti ritual begins with the ceremony of ‘Padyab’, literally, ‘putting water over’, that is, purifying the exposed parts of the body will pure well water. How is this done in the right manner? … Continue reading

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