Parsi Zoroastrians following the Shahenshahi calendar are currently observing the Holy month of Bahman. In the pantheon of Zoroastrian Divinities, Bahman Amshaspand ranks next to Ahura Mazda and is the guardian of animals, particularly Goshpands like cow, goat, sheep etc. It is for this reason that devout Parsis abstain from eating meat throughout the entire month of Bahman or at least avoid […]
