. PT: What is an ‘Atash Kadeh’? Sachinwalla: The real source of an Atash Kadeh consists of ‘Kadim Ahurtekesh Mazdayasni Zarathustrian Dean’, with each word having its own meaning and significance. ‘Kadim’ means, ‘no beginning, no end, something which is infinite’, ‘Ahurtekesh’ signifies, ‘from the conscious of Ahura Mazda’, ‘Mazdayasni’ stands for the ‘One, who […]
. PT: What is the main aim of the World Zoroastrian Congress? How’s the Zoroastrian Community in Perth responding to it? Firoz: The main aim of the WZC is to create and strengthen the bond of Brotherhood amongst all delegates – a hamazori, leading to strong networking of fellow Zoroastrians, exchange of ideas and thoughts, to […]
16th November, 2017, witnessed the centenary celebrations of Sanjan Day with Community members across India gathering in the jasan hall to commemorate the occasion. Commencing with a jasan ceremony led by Vada Dasturji of Udvada, Khurshed Dastoor at 10am, followed by a Humbandagi at 11am, the celebrations moved to the grounds, where the function continued […]
The Manijeh Sachinwalla Dar-E-Meher, Vasai celebrated its 18th Salgreh on the morning of 9th November, 2017, with a jasan ceremony performed by Er. Fali Madan, Er. Jehangirji Karkaria, Paramobeds Mehernosh Jiwasa and Yezdi Postwala, followed by a humbandagi. The function attended by over one hundred and twenty-five Zarthustis proceeded to the compound across the road, […]
The Nowroze Baug Play Centre (NPC) celebrated its 72nd Birthday on 4th November, 2017, by felicitating young academic achievers across the Parsi community. President Homi Ustad delivered the welcome address and introduced Chief Guest and Principal of Udayachal Pre-Primary and Primary School, Binaifer Chhoga, and other dignitaries on the dais, including Economics Professor, Rohinton Sahuraja, […]
Er. Zeius Navalmanek successfully completed his Martab initiation ceremony during the early hours of 27th October, 2017, at Sethna Agyari, Tardeo, under the able guidance of Er. Khushravi Palia.
The Bharucha Baug Residents Welfare Association (BBRWA) organised a grand function to commemorate 70 years of the BPP signing Trust Deed with Sir Shapurji Bharucha Baug, and 25 years of occupation of Bharucha Baug’s multi-storey building on 4th November, 2017, with a jasan ceremony performed by Er. Arzin Katila, Er. Pirojsha Sidhwa, Er. Pourush Panthaky […]
. Obituary To Palanji Pirojsha Dastoor By Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor . PALANJI PIROJSHA DASTOOR, a senior member of the Udvada Nine Families, was a dedicated and selfless Yozdathregar mobed having served ‘Pak Iranshah’ throughout his lifetime. Endeared by all, he was fondly called as ‘Palanji kaka’ by everyone in Udvada, including myself. It was […]
Godrej Baug Residents Welfare Association (GBRWA) hosted the grand bi-annual dance, music and fashion extravaganza, ‘Vibrations 2017’ on 4th November, 2017 at Eco-park, with colony members participating in a range of performances. Conceptualized and choreographed solely by the Godrej Baug members (GBites), the event was presided over by Chief Guests, Marzi Pestonji of Shiamak Davar […]
The cremation of fifty-five-year-old Maneksha Bhesania, who passed away in Kolkatta on 4th October, 2017, has created a stir within the community since it was done against the wishes of his family members. Maneksha’s aging mother and other family members opted for the last rites to be performed at the Dokhma in Beliaghata, but due […]
Over forty-five residents of Panthaki Baug enjoyed an eventful and creative Sunday eve on 29th October, 2017 with a ‘Drawing Competition’, ‘Diya Decorating’ and ‘Rangoli Competition’ (Free-hand and Stencil) open to all age groups. Judged by Renu Khodaiji and Veera Wadia, the event was sponsored by Parvez Driver and organized by Mani Elavia, Freny Siganporia […]