Category Archives: How to Attend a Paidust

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 →

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 →

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 →

Roj Khordad Mah Sherevar, 1378 Yz. We have seen in the earlier post that attending the Paidust is more of a spiritual responsibility rather than a social chore. After examining the correct attire for a Paidust let us now proceed … Continue reading →

Roj Jamyad Mah Amardad, 1378 Yz. On my numerous visits to Dungerwadi to attend the Paidust (Parsi funeral service) of relatives, friends and clients, I have observed widely divergent types of behaviour on the part other Parsis who come there … Continue reading →