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Iranshah Udwada Utsav – A Tribute To Iranshah, India And Our Ancestors

PT special December 28, 2024December 26, 2024 Noshir H. Dadrawala 0 Comments

The Iranshah Udwada Utsav 2024, commencing 27th December is a three-day fest aimed at promoting community bonding and a better understanding of our religion, history, culture and values, alongside showcasing and recognising talent. And all this is at Udwada, the spiritual hub of our community in India. The festival makes this otherwise quiet and sleepy […]

Similarities Between Consecrating A Hindu Temple And Zoroastrian Fire Temple

Features, Special January 28, 2024January 25, 2024 Noshir H. Dadrawala 0 Comments

The consecration (Prana pratishtha) ceremony, conducted on 22nd January, 2024, of the Ram Lalla (infant form of Lord Ram) Murti (idol) in Ayodhya, received tremendous attention worldwide. This ceremony reminded many of us of how our sacred Agyari and Atash Bahram fire, and the building housing the sacred fire, are also consecrated – first physically […]