Parsi Times presents the concluding part of our 4-part series by Adil J. Govadia, which explains the different grades of our Holy Fires and their crucial importance in our religion and our lives. In Zoroastrianism, the term ‘Dadgah’, which is derived from the Avestan word, ‘Daityogatu’, meaning, ‘a lawful place’, is used in different ways. […]
Hyderabad’s famous Bai Maneckbai Nusserwanji Chenoy Dar-e-Meher has been facing an unprecedented sewage blockage crisis, as the original sewerage line, laid over a century ago, has been unlawfully blocked by a restaurant which shares its compound wall. Built in October 16, 1904, the 119-year-old Agiary holds historical, cultural and architectural significance and has housed generations […]
By Parsi Times Special Correspondent Hoshang Katrak Located in Devlali, the Bai Ratanbai J. Chinoy’s Dar-e-Meher celebrated its 107th salgreh with great fanfare on 1st October, 2023, amidst a large turnout of enthused devotees.A Fala-ni-Maachi at 6:40am, was followed by the all-important Jashan at 4:45 pm in the evening. The recitation of our holy prayers […]
Second Only To Iranshah And Navsari’s Vadi Dar-e-Mihr Courtesy: Er. Adil J. Govadia Indeed, the history of Surat’s Goti Adarian remains a mystery. There is no record available as to its exact date of consecration or names of priests who consecrated the Adarian Saheb. Very limited details are available regarding its antiquity which […]
On 9th June, 2023, one of the community’s landmark and most cherished places of worship, the Dadysett Agiary, will re-open its doors for worshippers to pray in its original hall, which was earlier used by devotees. The second oldest Agiary in Mumbai, established in 1771, the Dadysett Agiary has been undergoing renovation over the past […]
During the holy month of Dae, we perform Jashan ceremonies by way of thanks-giving at home, at the workplace as also at various community centers and places of worship. Since Dae is dedicated to Ahura Mazda – the Supreme Divinity and Creator, it is considered particularly meritorious to perform Jashan as a ritual form of […]
The turmoil at our borders continues. The media is replete with news of incursions and intrusions, with neither side showing any urgency in de-escalation. I believe the genesis of the problem lies in the origins of this border. Who drew the border and how was it drawn? Way back in 1912, on orders from His […]
Precisely at 5:00 pm, the hallowed precincts of Bai Ratanbai Jamshedji Edulji Chenoy Dar-e-Meher, at Devlali, reverberated with the chanting from our holy scriptures, led by 16-year-old, Er. Rooyinton Mehenty – the quartet of priests comprised his father, Er. Nozer (Panthaky of the Agiary), Er. Freddy Dastur and Er. Navroze Minocherhomji. Rooyinton’s enunciation of the […]
. A simple man, one who lived a humble and yet exalted existence. Dastoorji Kookadaru Saheb, the divinely smiling photograph in all Agiaries and Atashbehrams belies the lofty status of the revered Dastoorji Saheb. Kookadaru Sahebji and his life is perhaps the most recent recorded history that we have, which proves beyond any doubt, the […]
On 1st August, 2019, the Supreme Court (SC) ended the 27-year-old dispute by ruling that the holy, century-old, Grade-II Atash Adaran (fire), at Pestonji Aslaji Doongaji Agiary in Bharuch, Gujarat, could be relocated to the Shirinbai and Khurshedji Hormusji Doongaji Daremeher, at Kopar Khairane, in Navi Mumbai. This would be the first time in twenty […]
The 176th anniversary of Bai Avabai Ardeshir Wadia (or Idawala) Agiary was celebrated on 2nd July, 2019 (Roj Behram, Mah Bahman), with a Hama Anjuman Maachi and Jashan. Presiding over the function were Chief Guest, High Priest of the Navsari Bhagarseth Anjuman Atash Behram – Vada Dasturji Keki Ervad Cavasji Meherjirana; and Managing Trustee of […]