M J Wadia Agiary, located at Mumbai’s Lalbaug, celebrated its grand 190th salgreh, on 30th June, 2024 (Roj Behram, Mah Bahman) amidst much joy and a sense of community togetherness. The celebration commenced with a Hama Anjuman Jashan, led by the Agiary’s Panthakee, Er. Kersi Bhada, at 5:30 pm, in the presence of a large […]
M J Wadia Agiary (Lalbaug) held a session of its Structured Religious Course (SRC) recently, on Homaji Baj Day, in honour of the pious Homaji, who was falsely implicated in the death of an unborn child, 250 years ago. He was executed (hanged) based on false evidence given by his detractors, though he pleaded innocent, […]
In 2008, Chairman Trustee of M J Wadia Agiary Trust – Kersi Limathwalla commenced workshops on a complete Structured Religious Course, under the Directorship of Er. Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia, at the state-of-the-art Agiary Hall, with the aim of bringing together like-minded people to learn about religion. After covering the Niyaeshes and several Yashts, a pressing […]
The M J Wadia Agiary, at Lalbaug, celebrated the Meher Roj Meher Mahino Parab with a gala function, on 27th February, 2024, in a grand function starting with a Hama Anjuman Jashan, led by Vada Dasturji of Iranshah Udvada – Dasturji Khurshed Dastur. The event was well attended by the young and old of the […]
16th July, 2023, marked the fifth anniversary of the popular ‘ZoroKids Classes’ – a prayer group initiated for our community’s tots with the aim of ingraining in them the beauty of our religion and setting them on the path of ‘Dharmagyan’ or religious wisdom. Around thirty-six excited ZoroKids, all dressed up in finery, converged at […]
For all of us who have been patiently awaiting the third edition of the grand ‘Iranshah Udvada Utsav 2019’, it’s finally here!! Commencing Friday, 27th to 29th December, 2019, IUU2019 has a gala experience in store for you! Living up to its reputation, IUU2019 is the world’s largest Zoroastrian platform for Zaroastrians to come together […]
Navroze is celebrated worldwide, marking the welcome arrival of spring. Zarthostis get together to spread happiness, laughter, joy and last, but not the least, share great food! Parsi Times Reporter Binaisha M. Surti brings to you all the fun that took place, directly from the Dadar Parsi Colony Gymkhana grounds in Mumbai. The Mancherji […]
The Dadar Athornan Institute (Dadar Madressa) organised its centennial function at the Mancherji Joshi Hall of the Institute on 22nd December, 2018, with Dr. Nadir Godrej as the Chief Guest, accompanied by his wife Dr. Rati Godrej and sons Er. Burgess and Er. Hormuzd Godrej. Presided over by President of the Athornan Mandal, Vada Dasturji […]
. PT: If our Scriptures do not mention the concept of rebirth, then how is the concept of Karma described in our Scriptures vis-à-vis other religions? Dr. Ramiyar: The doctrine of Karma (action and reaction) is a part of Zoroastrian religion, and is enshrined in the idea of the Law of Asha. We have the […]
. PT: Does the concept of rebirth exist in our Zarathushti religion? Why do some Zoroastrians feel that a departed soul has returned to the family when there is a new birth in the family? Dr. Ramiyar: The idea of re-birth or re-incarnation is the belief that after a person’s death, the soul of that […]
PT: Why is Sarosh Yazad entrusted with the responsibility of protecting us, especially at night? Er. Karanjia: Sarosh Yazad is the most powerful Yazad against evil, especially at night (Paschahu frashmodaitim from Sarosh Yasht – Vadi). His protection can be asked for and wished for at night by either praying the short Nirang of the […]