(Parsi Times presents the concluding, second part of the series on the life of our beloved Prophet Asho Zarathushtra, by Noshir Dadrawala, providing a more insightful understanding about His teachings and message for humanity.) Zarathushtra’s teachings are essentially embodied in the Five Gatha – which form seventeen of the seventy-two chapters of the Yasna – […]
Tag: 16 November 2024 Issue
104th Sanjan Day Celebrations At The Sanjan Memorial Column
Sanjan Day was celebrated with much pomp and enthusiasm on 14th November, 2024, as Zarthostis from across India came together at the Sanjan Memorial Column Grounds, to commemoration the auspicious community occasion, reinforcing the full spirit of Parsipanu. Students and staff of the Jadi Rana High School graciously welcomed the visitors with hot tea and […]
An Intriguing History Of Parsi Settlement In Madras
In 1791-92, after Tipu Sultan’s invasion of Malabar region, Seth Hirjee Manekji Kharas first arrived in Tellicherry to explore business opportunities. He purchased a piece of land named ‘Pimole Mala’, renamed ‘Parsi Kannu’, on which was built a Parsi Aaramgah. Later, in 1797, Seth Bomanji Ratanji Captain built a Prayer Hall on the same premises […]
Iranshah Udwada Utsav 2024 Is Here!
The Iranshah Udwada Utsav (IUU) 2024 buzz is in full swing, even as we close in on the Community’s much awaited fest – the largest platform for the coming together of Zoroastrians from India and across the world, to yet again celebrate our cultural, social and religious ethos, in Udwada – our pilgrimage headquarters! Parsi […]