Gahambar (Pahlavi gāsānbār) literally means, ‘a time for collection’. Some scholars believe, that ‘collection’ refers to the community collecting and connecting in prayer, and giving (their contribution of grain or service in cooking or serving food or fire wood) and feasting together – rich and poor, all at the same table. Others feel it is […]
Tag: Yazad
Mino Ram Yazad and Marriage
. “Yes, you shall be together in even in the silent memory of God. But let there be spaces in your togetherness. And let the winds of heaven dance between you. Love one another, but make not a bond of love. Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.” Kahlil […]
Sraosha – The Mighty Yazad
Daisy P. Navdar
ZAC Celebrates Avan Yazad Nu Parab
On March 24th, 2019, the members of ZAC (Zoroastrian Association of California) celebrated Avan Yazad nu Parabh by offering sugar and prayers at the Sunset Beach in California, USA. It was heartwarming to see Parsis, across the seven seas, participate in this auspicious traditional practice, across all ages – from 9 years of age to […]
XYZ’s Rustom’s Rockstars Celebrate Ava Yazad Nu Parabh
Rustom’s Rockstars – the Bandra and Mahim group of XYZ Foundation – celebrated Ava Yazad nu Parabh on 24th March, 2019, starting with a Humbandagi at the Bandra Tata Blocks Pavilion, followed by birthday celebrations and a beautiful guitar rendition by talented XYZ member, Danesh Jangalwala. Next, a book titled ‘Navjote and Sudreh Kushti – […]
Ava Yazad Nu Parab At Thane’s Patell Agiary Well
The Ava Yazad Nu Parab was celebrated with religious fervor by Thane’s Zarthostis on 24th March, 2019, at the adjoining holy well adjoining. A Jashan was performed at 5:00pm by Er. Kersi Sidhwa and Er. Adil Dastur at the Agiary. This was followed by a Thanksgiving Humbandagi at the holy Agiary well. Humdins gathered around […]
Ava Yazad Parabh Nu Jashan At Bhikha Behram Well
On 24th March, 2019, a Jashan was performed for the Ava Yazd Parabh at the Bhikha Behram Kua, which saw a huge gathering of over 200 devotees – young and old – attend the auspicious occasion. It was followed by a Humbandagi and a talk by the Community’s leading authority on Zoroastrian religion and philosophy, […]