In the pantheon of Zoroastrian Divinities, Bahman Ameshaspand (Avesta Vohu Mana) ranks next to Ahura Mazda. Bahman, an Amshaspand or Amesha Spenta (translated as Bountiful Immortal or Arch Angel), is doctrinally regarded as guardian of one of Ahura Mazda’s good creations, namely Animals – particularly Goshpand like cow, goat, sheep etc. This is why devout […]
The community ushered the holy month of Bahman on 12th June, 2023 with much enthusiasm. It’s the time of the year to enjoy Khichdi (rice cooked with ghee and lentils) along with Bafenu (ripe mango pickle), Khichdi paired with gor amli nu doru (sweet and tangy sauce made with tamarind and jaggery), makeover from butter […]
This week, Chef Delzad says, “In view of the Bahman Mahino I wanted to bring to you an easy fish main course, which you can easily replicate at home,” pleasing the palate with the delicious ‘Grilled Fish with Lemon butter Sauce, Veggie Gratin and Pan Roasted Potatoes’; and a fun drink to wash it down […]
એરવદ કાત્રકે પ્રાર્થનાની જરૂરિયાત સમજાવી છે. પ્રાર્થના આપણા મગજને સવારે ખોલવાનું કાર્ય કરે છે. ‘સવારમાં જાગીને પથારીમાં બેસીને પગ જમીન પર રાખીને અષેમ વોહુની પ્રાર્થના કરો. પ્રાર્થનાથી આધ્યાત્મિક શક્તિ મળે છે. જેનાથી તમે તમારા દૈનિક કાર્ય કરી શકો છો. તેવી જ રીતે રાત્રે સૂતા પહેલા પ્રાર્થના આપણા મગજને બંધ કરે છે. સરોશ યઝદને પ્રાર્થના કરો. […]
The Bahman Mahino, Avan Roj Humbandagi was conducted by Hoshang Gotla and Er. Darayesh Rustomjee Katrak at Bhikha Behram Well on the eve of 22nd June, 2017. The evening commenced with a Jasan performed by Er. Nozer Tarachand and Er. Rukhshad Panthaki, followed by the speaker of the evening, Er. Darayesh Katrak, highlighting the important […]
In the Zoroastrian calendar, the second day of every month as well as the eleventh month of every year is dedicated to Bahman Amshaspand. Bahman is the Persian form of the Pahlavi word Wahman and the original Avestan – Vohu Manah, a term which most scholars translate as the ‘Good Mind’, though there are more […]
PT: Take us to how it all started… Anaheeta: I’m a Bombay based, thirty-eight year old whose always housed a passion for food, right since my school days at Villa Theresa. After graduating from HR College, I worked as a CA with KPMG for six years before moving on to join a close friend’s garment […]
Most cultures have a distinct way of pleasing the Rain Gods to ensure a healthy monsoon. Navsari keeps the Zoroastrian tradition of pleasing the Rain God by having young Zoroastrian boys going around town, collecting uncooked rice, dal, oil, ghee and water from residents. This collection is done while simultaneously reciting: “Ghee khichri no paiso, […]
As we welcome Bahman Mahino this Monday, 13th June, 2016, most of us associate the month with abstinence from consuming meat. Many who don’t observe vegetarianism for the entire Bahman month, tend to stay vegetarian for a day, on ‘Bahman Mahino, Bahman Roj’, which falls on Tuesday, the 14th of June. Noshir Dadrawala demystifies and […]