– Team WZO Trusts – Navsari’s vibrant Parsi community came alive on 21st and 22nd January, 2025, with much excitement and camaraderie, thanks to the efforts of WZO Trust Funds. The eve of 21st January had community members pouring in to witness ‘The WZO Trust Funds 20th Annual Prize Distribution Program’, at the fabulous Tata […]
Adil J. Govadia The exact historical data of Parsi arrival in Mysore or Bangalore remains uncertain as most of the available data is oral and not documented. Only in 1933 was an attempt made by Seth Faramji Cawasji Shroff to chronicle the outlines of Parsi relocation to Bangalore, in his book titled ‘Bangalore-ni Parsi Aaramgah-ni […]
The Auckland-based Zoroastrian Community Trust of New Zealand (ZCT) is advancing its long-held goal of establishing a multiplex featuring a Community Centre and a Dar-be-Meher. The 1,000-strong Zoroastrian community of New Zealand, mostly in Auckland is committed to preserving and nurturing their heritage, which is central to this initiative. Trustees Navzad Cooverji and Taimur Badhniwala […]
Though one may not feel the full impact of the cold in cities like Mumbai and much of costal peninsular India, it is actually mid-winter in the Northern hemisphere. While Iranian Zoroastrians just celebrated Jashn-e-Sadeh on 29th January, Hindus will celebrate Vasant Panchami on 2nd February, 2025. Both are mid-winter festivals and celebrate the oncoming […]
Throughout history, our ancestors have safeguarded the sacred Shreeji Pak Iranshah, relocating it across various sites to protect its sanctity during times of crisis. The revered fire was housed first in Sanjan (669 years), followed by Bahrot Caves (12 years, 1393-1405), Vansda Forest (14 years, 1405-1418), Navsari (313 years, 1419-1732), Surat (3 years, 1733-1736), Navsari […]