Tag: True significance of Bahman

True Significance Of Bahman

Religion June 22, 2024June 21, 2024 Noshir H. Dadrawala 0 Comments

In the pantheon of Zoroastrian Divinities, Bahman Ameshaspand (Avesta Vohu Mana) ranks next to Ahura Mazda. Bahman, an Amshaspand or Amesha Spenta (translated as Bountiful Immortal or Arch Angel), is doctrinally regarded as guardian of one of Ahura Mazda’s good creations, namely Animals – particularly Goshpand like cow, goat, sheep etc. This is why devout […]

Bahman – the key to Ushta

Religion June 19, 2021June 18, 2021 Noshir H. Dadrawala 0 Comments

To Zoroastrians Bahman Mah is what Shravan Maas is to the Hindus. Just as Hindus avoid non-vegetarian food during Shravan Maas, Zoroastrians also do likewise during Bahman Mah. However, while Hindus also observe fasting during the month of Shravan Zoroastrians do not.  Interestingly in the Zoroastrian calendar of three hundred and sixty-five days there is […]