Continuing its 25-year long tradition of hosting annual seminars, the World Zoroastrian Organisation (Feltham, London), hosted an annual seminar, on 2nd June, 2024, bringing together Zoroastrian speakers to share their expertise, with the aim of educate the community about lesser-known aspects of Zoroastrian culture and philosophy, and welcoming those who share an interest in the […]
Parsi Times presents a 5-part series on the entry, settlement and rise of the Parsi community in India, by Adil J. Govadia. Undoubtedly, no country in the world embraces such an extraordinary assortment of religions, ethnic groups, cultural practices and an extensive spectrum of incomprehensible dialects and vernaculars as India! Indeed, India is a unique […]
All that we know today about Asho Zarathushtra – be it as a Divine Messenger (Paigambar), an original thinker and philosopher, an accomplished astronomer, or as a mystic poet – appears to be based on oral tradition and folklore. What was finally committed to writing about his life was centuries after his birth, during the […]
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 […]
The Holy month of Adar has commenced. Adar is the Divinity that presides over fire. A number of fire temples across India will celebrate their Salgreh (Anniversary) this month. The devout will flock to different Atash Behram and Agyari to offer gratitude and seek divine blessings! Recently, I was talking to a few friends who […]
The spring festival of Holi is observed on the full moon day of the month of Falgun. This year (2024), the festival will be celebrated on Monday, 25th March. The eve of Holi, known as Holika Dahan or Choti Holi, will be observed on 24th March by lighting huge bonfires. Falgun is the last month […]