Celebrating over 140 years of enterprise and tradition, Navsari’s Rustomji Edalji Kolah Co. was conferred the prestigious Legacy Award by the Navsari Management Association at its ‘Our Town, Our Pride’ ceremony, held at Anavil Sanskar Trust Hall, on 23rd August, 2026. The award was presented by Mayor Ashok Dhorajia. The Legacy Award recognises iconic local […]
Nearly eight decades after it was painted, a historic portrait of Dr. Dadabhai Naoroji, the ‘Grand Old Man of India’, has found a prestigious new home at London’s National Portrait Gallery. The restored work went on display from 2nd September, 2026, in Room 23 as part of the gallery’s ‘Empire and Resistance’ exhibition. Painted in […]
Dear Readers, Few occasions touch the Parsi heart like the holy Muktad days. Every year, these sacred days bring a unique sense of peace and belonging. Homes and Agiaries are transformed with fragrant flowers, glowing divas and silver vases, as prayers fill the air with devotion and gratitude. It’s a beautiful reminder that while time […]
By Adv. Aazmeen Kasad On 30th July, 2026 (Roj Behram, Mah Asfandarmad), Pak Aslaji Agiary celebrated its glorious 177th Salgreh with a great outpouring of faith and devotion by countless pilgrims who came from all over Mumbai to pay their homage to the Pak Atash Padshah Saheb. Beautifully adorned with fragrant floral decorations and thick […]
History came alive through the eyes of a new generation as the F.D. Alpaiwalla Museum welcomed a vibrant group of young artists from the So-Artsy Club for a live sketching session on 18th July, 2026. The unique initiative formed part of the museum’s ongoing efforts to engage younger audiences while encouraging creative appreciation of Parsi […]
The 192nd salgreh of the M. J. Wadia Agiary, at Lalbaug, was celebrated with devotion and spiritual fervour on 30th June, 2026, drawing a packed congregation despite the heavy rains, reaffirming the unwavering faith of devotees, who gathered to offer prayers and participate in a thought-provoking programme themed, ‘Meditation: The Avestan Way’, highlighting the timeless […]
In a significant victory for the preservation of Zoroastrian heritage in Pakistan, the Sukkur Bench of the Sindh High Court has granted a stay order preventing the demolition of the century-old Mama Parsi Agiary in Sukkur. The order comes in response to a constitutional petition seeking urgent protection and restoration of the historic site, offering […]
Today, 11th July, 2026, is Roj Hormazd of Mah Aspandarmad or Spendarmad, according to the Zoroastrian Shehenshahi calendar. Aspandarmad is the twelfth and last month of the Zoroastrian calendar, dedicated to Spenta Armaiti – the feminine Divinity that presides over Mother Earth. ‘Spenta’ has been variously translated as increasing, growing, good, holy and benevolent; while […]
– Anahita Desai, Hoshang Jal & Adil Malia A Decision That Will Affect Generations – Please Read Before You Decide Dear Fellow Humdeens, Over the past two weeks, many of you may have read BPP Chairman Viraf Mehta’s proposal to convert Leave & Licences to Tenancies in Dinshaw Mehta’s Parsi Junction. This proposal will permanently […]
Since centuries, Zoroastrians have worn the sacred cord (kusti) as an article of faith. However, handwoven, ritually blessed threads or cords have been worn across various cultures and religious traditions to ward off negative energy, promote well-being and make the wearer feel spiritually connected or protected. Sacred threads have been part of not just the […]
Mumbai’s famous Vachha Gandhi Agiary (est. 1858) was redolent with the fragrance of sandalwood and flowers on 20th June, 2026, as a Jashan was held to commemorate the completion of the renovation of the prayer hall, sponsored by the Master Foundation. Several leading community luminaries graced the auspicious occasion including the doyen of the Master […]