Sunday, 17th September, 2023, will be observed as the Parab of Ardibehesht. Ardibehesht – the second month of the Zoroastrian calendar – celebrates Divine Truth, Righteous or Divine Order and Healing. Ardibehesht is an Amshaspand (Archangel) or Amesha Spenta (Bounteous Immortal) that presides over the energy of fire. Adar Yazad is a Hamkara or helper of Ardibehesht. This is why many fire temples were consecrated in this […]
The ‘over-80, young’ members of Meherbai’s Mandli needed any excuse to have get together, so this week, they celebrated the success of Chandrayaan-3. Even the food was theme-based, like pizzas and parathas (shape of the moon) plus crescent momos, karanjis and mava-bhujias (shape of half-moon) topped by bunpao-maska filled with jam and cheese (full-moon). Patriotic Pestonji: Three […]
Stay Connected To Stay Happy! Dear Readers, One of the benefits of being part of a tiny community is that we are naturally more close-knit than most other communities. Being close-knit is especially a boon to us as we have an aging population with many seniors living on their own. But, are we actively connecting enough? […]
The artistic spirit starts out from the get-go in our community, as is evident from the achievements of our two promising talented tots – Parisa and Tyra! Parisa Hanosh Santok secured a bronze medal in the All-India Inter-school Drawing Competition – ‘Avantika Cultural Olympiad’, where she represented her school – Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School. […]
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 […]
In the vibrant and multicultural city of Hamburg in Germany, our small but tightly knit Parsi/Irani Zoroastrian community came together to welcome the New Year and celebrated Navroz with much camaraderie and joy. Navroz was marked by prayers for good health, prosperity, and unity, where the young and old stood together in prayer and harmony. […]
Continuing its 4-decade long tradition, the Lions Club of Sion held its Annual Education Project, on 25th August, 2023, at SNDT College, which felicitated SSC students and teachers with awards, cash prizes and gifts, and featured an elocution competition. The project, presided over by President Lion Dr. Bharat Pathak with PDG Lion Dr Neville […]
On 1st September, 2023, the Alexandra Girls’ English Institution celebrated its grand 160th anniversary, a testament to its pioneering role in girls’ education. As part of the celebrations, the institution unveiled a new logo reflecting its four school houses, symbolizing the institution’s energy and passion. The faculty and students put up a vibrant show, journeying […]
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 […]
Piloo Reporter, former international cricket umpire and the first among neutral empires, passed away on 3rd September, 2023, at age 84 in Thane, Mumbai, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy. He was ailing from cerebral contusions and was bedridden for a while. He is survived by his wife and daughters – Farzana Warden and Khushnuma Daruwalla. In […]
A new and melodic version of the popular Parsi monajat (religious song) ‘Khudavind Khavind’, earlier sung by Mani Rao, and released on 26th August, 2023, by music composer, Kaizad Patel, who also conceptualised this idea to recreate the beautiful monajat with greater technical inputs (adding to the divinity essence), so as to find greater appeal […]