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When will the Saviour come? Tonight!

Roj Hormuz Mah Fravardin, 1394 Yz.15 August 2024 It was a normal summer evening. The sun had begun its gradual descent into the Arabian sea. The student sat in the…

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August 15, 2024
K N Dastoor / Zarathushtrian facts

Remembering my Kaikhushroo

Abir gulaal udhalita ranga Naatha ghari naache maajhaa sakhaa Panduranga - Sant Chokhamela Amidst bursts of colourful powders strewn in the airMy dear friend dances with ecstasy in the House…

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July 7, 2020
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Geti Kharid / Religion / Zarathushtrian facts

The Geti Kharid ceremony

Roj Khorshed Mah Ardibehesht, 1388 Yz. "One God, one law, one element, And one far-off Divine event, To which the whole creation moves." These striking words penned by Alfred Lord…

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September 26, 2018
Read more about the article The Art of Happiness
New Year Wishes / Zarathushtrian facts

The Art of Happiness

Gatha Ushtavad, 1386 The pursuit of happiness in a never-ending nightmare. We all want to be happy, or in other words, free from suffering. But how? Given the number of…

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August 13, 2017
Read more about the article A true Zoroastrian Thanksgiving
Zarathushtrian facts

A true Zoroastrian Thanksgiving

Roj Mohor Mah Tir, 1386 Yz. As our Parsi brothers and sisters in America join many millions of their countrymen in observing the festival of Thanksgiving over this weekend, it…

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November 26, 2016
Navjote / Zarathushtrian facts

Can we attend such ‘Navjotes’?

Roj Jamyad Mah Ardibehesht, 1386 Yz: Baj of Seth Jehangirji S. Chiniwalla The season for weddings and Navjotes will soon begin. Already the first invites have started trickling in. As…

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October 13, 2016
New Year Wishes / Zarathushtrian facts

Who are we Parsis?

Gatha Vahishtoist, 1385 Yz.   Tomorrow we mark the beginning of 1386 Yz, or the 1386th year since the last Zoroastrian King of Iran, Yazdegerd Shahryar ascended the throne. In…

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August 16, 2016
Read more about the article A box of tissues for Mr. Jehangir Patel please!
Zarathushtrian facts

A box of tissues for Mr. Jehangir Patel please!

Roj Govad Mah Dae, 1385 Yz. The ubiquity of Whats-app means that even on days when prayer and reflection is necessary, the peace is broken by the incessant beep announcing…

27 Comments
June 4, 2016
Paria Mai / Zarathushtrian facts

Is the worship of Paria Mai allowed in Zoroastrianism – part 3

Roj Khordad Mah Ardibehsht, 1384 Yz. Those who may still not believe in what is written above or who may still be drawn to these sprites can try one more…

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September 22, 2014
Paria Mai / Zarathushtrian facts

Is the worship of Paria Mai allowed in our religion – part 2

Roj Hormazd Mah Ardibehesht, 1384 Yz. Readers may question as to why Abed Sahebs and other advanced souls can take the help of the Ulvi Arvahi but not normal Parsis.…

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September 17, 2014
Read more about the article Is the worship of Paria Mai and other Sprites & Fairies allowed in Zoroastrianism? – part 1
Paria Mai / Zarathushtrian facts

Is the worship of Paria Mai and other Sprites & Fairies allowed in Zoroastrianism? – part 1

Roj Jamyad Mah Fravardin, 1384 Yz. The internet is a wonderful thing in the sense that sharing of information about almost any subject has become instantaneous and easy. But the…

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September 14, 2014
Read more about the article The real significance of Rapithwin and second Havan
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The real significance of Rapithwin and second Havan

Roj Mahrespand Mah Avan, 1383 Yz. The advent of Avan Mah is celebrated by many Parsees with great gusto as it means unlimited feasting on the great Parsi delicacy of…

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April 13, 2014
Read more about the article The Boi ceremony, bladder control and consequences
Zarathushtrian facts

The Boi ceremony, bladder control and consequences

Roj Mohor Mah Meher, 1383 Yz. A reader of Frashogard has sent the following query: “Respected Ervad Saheb, I want to ask you a query: What is the option to…

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February 25, 2014
Lecture recordings / Zarathushtrian facts

The Secret Treasure of Manthras, Nirangs & Isams in our religion

Roj Khordad Mah Meher, 1383 Yz. Yesterday, 18th February 2014 was the death anniversary (Baj) of Ervad Phiroze S. Masani, the brilliant Avesta Pahlavi and Pazend Scholar and one of…

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February 19, 2014
Read more about the article Relevance of Zoroastrian religion in day to day life
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Relevance of Zoroastrian religion in day to day life

Roj Spendarmad Mah Khordad 1383 Yz. The Borivali and Suburban Zoroastrian Association organized a lecture cum dinner program on Saturday, 19th October at the Rustomji International School at Borivali. The…

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October 21, 2013
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