Offering of fuel or fragrance to fire is a widespread religious practice in many religious traditions across the world. Offering fragrant firewood or incense to the fire is an act of purification and transformation linking one’s senses to the Divine and fire acting as a mediator that carries offerings upward. However, in many ancient traditions, […]
The 180th Salgreh (anniversary) of the Seth Framji Nasserwanji Patel Agiary at Mazagaon, Mumbai, was celebrated with deep devotion and joyous enthusiasm. The occasion commenced with a Khushali nu Jashan performed by a group of priests, followed by an inspiring series of talks delivered by Dasturji Keki Raoji (MeherjiRana), scholar and community leader Noshir Dadrawala, […]
A Parsi Times reader asked why we have swords, spears and maces adorning the walls of the sanctum sanctorum of an Atash Bahram. He wondered whether this tradition of keeping weapons evolved after the Arab invasion of Iran when fire temples were desecrated by the invading marauders? Were these weapons kept at places of worship […]
According to the Shahanshahi Zoroastrian calendar, the Holy month of Dae commenced on 12th May. Observed as a month of thanksgiving to Ahura Mazda, during Mah Dae Zoroastrians acknowledge the many blessings more ceremonially. This month also fosters a sense of community and reinforces well-being via numerous Jashan ceremonies performed at home, offices, baugs or […]