Tag: Roj Ardibehesht Mah Ardibehesht

Asha Vahishta – The Best Truth

Religion September 14, 2024September 13, 2024 Noshir H. Dadrawala 0 Comments

Today, 14th September, 2024, is Roj Hormuzd of Mah Ardibehesht – literally and figuratively, the day dedicated to the Divine Creator and the Divine Order of the Created Universe. In the Avesta, Ardibehesht is referred to as Asha Vahishta. Asha is variously translated as Truth, Righteousness and Divine Order. Vahishta means ‘the Best’.  Ardibehesht embodies Ahura Mazda’s Truth, Righteousness and the Divine Order, with which Ahura […]

Celebrate Divine Order

Religion September 16, 2023September 15, 2023 Noshir H. Dadrawala 0 Comments

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 […]