In 1791-92, after Tipu Sultan’s invasion of Malabar region, Seth Hirjee Manekji Kharas first arrived in Tellicherry to explore business opportunities. He purchased a piece of land named ‘Pimole Mala’, renamed ‘Parsi Kannu’, on which was built a Parsi Aaramgah. Later, in 1797, Seth Bomanji Ratanji Captain built a Prayer Hall on the same premises […]
The Iranshah Udwada Utsav (IUU) 2024 buzz is in full swing, even as we close in on the Community’s much awaited fest – the largest platform for the coming together of Zoroastrians from India and across the world, to yet again celebrate our cultural, social and religious ethos, in Udwada – our pilgrimage headquarters! Parsi […]
Dear Readers, On 6th November, 2024, Donald Trump was elected as the 47th President of the United States, marking his second, non-consecutive return to the White House, after a 4-year hiatus, to resume his position as the person heading the world’s most powerful office. As is the case in all democratic elections, there’s a whole […]
XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians) Foundation, the community’s leading non-profit organisation, which aims at the all-round, social and cultural development of the community’s tots and young adults, held its 10th Leadership Camp, from 1st to 3rd November, 2024, at the scenic Aamby Valley City. Marking a decade of bringing together young leaders, volunteers, and seniors from the […]
A Surat-based Parsi family have been the proud owners of a safely preserved, 199-year-old family heirloom – a Lord Swaminarayan turban, that they keep on display or ‘darshan’ in Surat, on Bhai Dooj – a consistently maintained tradition ever since they received it, in 1881. A crowd of devotees gathered to view the turban given […]
Feted for their numerous literary works and achievements, celebrated authors – Murzban Shroff and Farrukh Dhondy, will add to the excitement with their participation in the ‘Literature Live’ segment in Mumbai’s LitFest, which will bring together 125 authors from 13 countries, over 3 days, starting 15th November, 2024. The festival boasts of an impressive roster […]
An inauguration ceremony, marking the reopening of the newly refurbished visitors’ pavilion housed within Mumbai’s Doongerwadi (Tower of Silence), for non-Parsi mourners, was organised on 1st November, 2024, by the Bombay Parsi Panchayat (BPP), its managing body. After nearly a year of undergoing extensive renovations, the Panday Pavilion, built in 1928 and named after its […]
The Cawasjeee Byramjee Banaji Atash Behram celebrated its glorious 179th salgreh on 30th October, 2024, (Sarosh Roj, Tir Mahino – Kadimi), welcoming devotees with a beautiful rangoli at the entrance (made by the batiwallas), gorgeous garlands at the entrance gates and floral decorations honoring the photo frames of the Banaji Family members. A Haven Geh […]
Mental health is so much more than what goes on inside our heads. It’s also about what’s happening in our bodies. This mind-body connection plays a critical role in how we experience and manage our emotions. One of the most overlooked yet crucial aspects of this connection is our posture. How we stand, sit, and […]
In a remarkable display of endurance and courage, Mumbai’s 21-year-old Gamadia Colony resident, Zenia Kaizad Jamshedji has become the youngest Parsi woman to ride a motorcycle to Umling La, the world’s highest motorable pass. Zenia embarked on this awe-inspiring journey through the majestic landscapes of Ladakh, on ‘Mad Max’, her trusted, 14-year-old Hero Honda Karizma, […]
(Parsi Times presents a 2-part series by Noshir Dadrawala on the life of our beloved Prophet Asho Zarathushtra, providing a more insightful understanding about His teachings and message for humanity.) Recently, I received a request from a Parsi Times reader to briefly narrate the story of Zarathushtra, summarizing His teachings, that she could share with […]