WZO (India) held a Dae Mahino Jashan, on 6th June, 2026, at Cama Baug, drawing in a house-full of community members who enjoyed an evening of devotion, entertainment and exceptional cuisine in air-conditioned comfort. The event commenced with a Jashan led by Dasturji Kaikhushru Ravji Meherjirana, the 18th generation direct descendant of the legendary Dasturji […]
Residents of Hyderabad’s historic Shapoor Baug came together on 7th June, 2026, to observe the sacred Dae Mahino Jashan, at the Bai Maneckbai N. Chinoy Agiyari. All ten resident families participated in the ceremony, joined by trustees Rustom S. Plumber and Er. Kerfegar B. Antia. The Jashan was led by Head Priest Er. Burzin S. […]
The sacred Martab ceremony of 14-year-old Yazdan Pirojshah Karanjia was solemnized on 28th May, 2026, at Umrigar Adariyan, at Fatehgunj in Vadodara. Gujarat. The ceremony was conducted by Er. Hormazdiar Bhesania. We wish Er. Yazdan, the son of proud parents – Armin and Pirojshah Karanjia, every success as he continues on the path of righteousness […]
On 30th May, 2026, over hundred community members across continents logged in to the Zoom meet organised by the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) – a special conversation between India’s eminent legal virtuoso and author – Berjis Desai, who also represents our community at the National Commission for Minorities and is a prominent […]
Surat’s historic Sir J J Adajan Agiary recently celebrated its 199th anniversary, bringing together community members in a spirit of devotion, gratitude and fellowship to celebrate two centuries of the Agiary’s service as a place of worship and spiritual solace. The occasion was marked by a Jashan ceremony conducted by the Agiary’s Panthaky – Er. […]
Er. Zarrir Bhandara shares timeless nuggets of wisdom from our Zoroastrian religion, exploring its spiritual insights, ethical teachings and relevance in today’s world. Whether drawn from the Gathas, sacred traditions, or the lived experiences of the Zoroastrian community, each piece of wisdom serves as a guiding light in the journey of life, continuing to inspire […]
The Sasanians of ancient Iran (224–651 CE) went by land as far as Greece in the West and North-western India, in the East. By the 6th century, and well before the Arab invasion, they sailed to India’s western shores for trade, proceeding even further eastwards to China. In fact, Iranian contact with India goes much […]
Dear Readers, Over the past several weeks, families across the community have been travelling far and wide, making the most of the summer holidays before schools and routines resume once again. Some have journeyed abroad to reconnect with loved ones, while others have explored destinations across India or enjoyed brief local getaways with friends. Holidays […]
The Zoroastrian Women’s Assembly Surat (ZWAS) recently conducted its three-day Summer Camp, attracting 60 children for an enriching programme that combined religious learning, creativity, confidence-building and recreation. Designed to help youngsters connect with their Zoroastrian faith and cultural heritage in an engaging manner, the camp featured sessions on the life of Prophet Zarathushtra and the […]
A meaningful meeting of faith, community spirit and literature recently took place at the sacred Atashkadeh of the Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC), highlighting the strong bonds shared by Zarathushtis across continents. On 20th May, 2026, Kerfegar Antia, Trustee of the Zoroastrian Anjuman of Secunderabad-Hyderabad (ZASH) and Vice Chairman & Managing Director of The People’s […]
By Behram Bharucha National Egg Day is arriving on 3rd June, but honestly, for Parsis, every day, since the existence of poultry, has been National Eedu Day! Eedu for Parsis is beyond food – it is emotion, it is therapy, it is tradition. Doctors prescribe vitamins. Parsis prescribe eedu. Somewhere inside every Parsi fridge sits […]