The glorious 244th Salgreh of the Atash Padshah Saheb at Cowasji Patell Agiary, located in Thane, was celebrated on 20th February, 2024. Being the first day of the working week, after an extended weekend, the event was attended by a few regular Zarthostis, for the morning prayers. The evening celebration started with a special 1 […]
On 9th June, 2023, one of the community’s landmark and most cherished places of worship, the Dadysett Agiary, will re-open its doors for worshippers to pray in its original hall, which was earlier used by devotees. The second oldest Agiary in Mumbai, established in 1771, the Dadysett Agiary has been undergoing renovation over the past […]
The passing away of a loved one or even an acquaintance is indeed a tough situation to face. This is not an attempt to debate for or against the efficacy of the Dokhmenashini system. However, should we choose to have the last rites at the Doongerwadi, then there is protocol to follow. In recent years, […]
. A simple man, one who lived a humble and yet exalted existence. Dastoorji Kookadaru Saheb, the divinely smiling photograph in all Agiaries and Atashbehrams belies the lofty status of the revered Dastoorji Saheb. Kookadaru Sahebji and his life is perhaps the most recent recorded history that we have, which proves beyond any doubt, the […]
. One often hears Parsis say that they are proud of their religious roots. However, try asking the average Parsi in the street what it means to be a Zarathushtrian and you’re likely, at best, to hear the over-simplified and stereotyped message of, “Good Thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds”. Though these principles form the […]