The Mandli boys and girls (all over 80 and full of love, energy and a lust for life) held a high-tea at Meherbai’s club to discuss marriage. Meherbai, being the keynote speaker, spoke first. Meherbai: I shall begin by saying that marriage is happy, even as life itself is happy, which means that it is infuriating, […]
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 […]
On 25th December, 2023, the Asha Vahishta Dadgah Saheb in Pune celebrated the completion of its sixth year of enthronement of the Holy Fire, entering into its seventh year. A thanksgiving Hama Anjuman Jashan was performed by five Mobeds, followed by collective Humbandagi prayers by the gathered devotees. A contributory Maachi was also offered to […]
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 […]
[Courtesy: Aazmeen Kasad] The Aslaji Bhikhaji Dar-e-meher, or ‘Aslaji Agiary’ as it is fondly called by its devotees, celebrated its glorious 174th Salgreh on 31st July, 2023 (Behram Roj, Mah Asfandarmad; YZ 1392), with a Hama Anjuman Machi at 7:00am followed by a Hama Anjuman Jashan at 9:00 am, which was performed by Er. Nariman Panthaki […]
Meherbai gave a ‘Nostalgia Party’ for her Mandli and even served nostalgic food, like Kumas, Saandhra, Popatji, Malido, Varadh-varaa, Taari-Na-Bhakhra, Khaman-Ladoos, which hardly anyone prepares these days. Keki Khadro: Meherbai, I haven’t had breakfast today, so can we have an early lunch? Meherbai: You mean brunch? Keki: Brunch, punch, bunch, lunch – call it what you want! Keki’s Khadhri […]
Chomp With Bhakra! Ingredients: ¾ cup Whole wheat flour; 1 cup Flour; ½ Cup Semolina; ½ cup Sugar; ½ cup Ghee; 1 Egg; 125 ml Toddy mixed with 1 tsp sugar; 125 ml Warm water; 1 tsp Cardamom and nutmeg powder; Oil for deep frying; Salt – to taste Method: Sift flour, semolina, whole wheat […]