The Gamadia Colony Welfare Association (GCWA) organised its annual Jashan ceremony on 2nd June, 2024, at Cama Baug’s big otla. Performed by the colony’s young priests – Er. Urvaksh and Er. Jehan Raimalwala, the Jashan was well attended by over 200 residents and guests. Post the Jashan, an entertainment program, organised by members of Gamadia […]
On 26th May, 2024, the members of XYZ’s Rustom’s Rockstars attended the evening Jashan ceremony held at Soonawalla Agiyari, at Mahim. Next, was an engaging religious lecture by Dr. Er. Parvez Bajan, on: ‘Gambhars – Religious Importance And Significance As Mentioned In Zoroastrian Scriptures’. This was followed by a Machi offered to the Padshah Saheb in Aiwishuthrem Geh, concluding […]
As per the Shehenshahi calendar, we are currently observing the holy Dae Mahino. This month is dedicated to the Supreme Divinity (Ahura Mazda), and therefore considered one of the most significant in the Zoroastrian calendar of twelve months. The term Ahura Mazda is translated as Ahura (Lord) and Mazda (Wisdom). More liberally translated, Ahura is ‘Creator’ (and therefore Lord or Master of all creations) […]
Over 900 people – members and guests – descended upon Mumbai’s Parsee Gymkhana (PG) on 21st March, 2024, to celebrate the traditional equinoctial festival of Jamshedi Navroze. The occasion was graced by dignitaries – Rahul Narvekar – Hon. Speaker of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha; Makarand Narvekar – Municipal Corporator (Colaba constituency) and Sir Ron Khalifa […]
The auspicious Ava Yazad Parab was celebrated amidst much religious fervour and a large attendance of devotees, at the Bhikha Behram Well, on 22nd March, 2024. A Jashan was performed by Mobeds of Patel Fire temple (Mazagaon) and Er. Pourush Kamdin, Er. Rumi Panthaki, Er. Hormaz Aibara and Er. Rukhshad B. Panthaki were presented with […]
Devotees gathered at the Bhikha Behram Kua to mark the auspicious occasion of the 169th Humbandagi celebrations at the holy Bhikha Behram Well, on 24th October, 2023, Ava Roj – Khordad Mah, which coincided with the bank holiday for Dassehra. The day was filled with spiritual festivities, a captivating talk by Er. Meher Mody, and […]
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 […]
In remembrance of Pak Dasturji Kookadaru Saheb, on his anniversary of passing, a special Jashan ceremony was performed at the Sodawaterwala Agiary on 4th September, 2023 (Mah Fravardin, Roj Behram; 1393 YZ), by the Panthaki of Sodawaterwala Agiary – Er. Pervez Behramsha Karanjia and his son, Er. Arzan Karanjia. The Jashan, which started at 10:00 […]
Sodarwaterwala Agiary, located at Marine Lines, celebrated its glorious 149th Salgreh since its consecration, on 3rd September, 2023, (Mah Fravardin, Roj Fravardin; 1393 YZ) with a Jashan. The preparations made the Agiary come alive, looking resplendent with its floral decorations and sacred energy. The Afarganyu was placed at the centre, surrounded by sandalwood, malido, fruits […]
– Performs In India’s 77th I-Day Celebrations – On the auspicious occasion of Parsi New Year, on 16th August, 2023, the Zarathushtrian Association of New Zealand (ZANZ), organised a Jashan at Nixon Park Hall, which was attended by around 85 devotees. The Jashan which started at 4:05 pm, was performed by Mobeds – Viraf Fatakia, […]
The Shree Daman Vapi Parsi Jarthosty Anjuman organised a ‘Khushali nu Jashan’, at the recently refurbished Merwanji Navroji Manekji Dar-e-Meher, in Daman, on 15th July, 2023 (Roj Shehrevar, Mah Asfandarmad; 1392 YD). The extensive restoration of the Dar-e-Meher was facilitated by the munificence and generosity of donors – Dadachanji Group of Companies, represented by Kairus […]