One often hears Parsis say that they are proud to be Parsis. However, try asking the average Parsi in the street what it means to be a Zarathushtrian (a follower of Prophet Zarathushtra) and you are likely to draw a blank. At best, you are likely to hear the over-simplified and stereotyped message of, ‘Good […]
At a meeting held on 20th July, 2019, the Pune chapter of the World Zarathushti Chambers of Commerce (WZCC), established its very own ‘Youth’ and ‘Women Entrepreneurs’ Wings, under the able leadership of Tehmasp K. Bharucha, Chapter Chair, WZCC, Pune. The membership of WZCC consists of various categories of members belonging to different age groups, […]
On the 20th and 21st of July, 2019, The Federation of the Parsi Zoroastrian Anjumans of India (FPZAI) held its Annual General Meeting and Executive Council Meeting in Ahmedabad (Gujarat), at the Sir Navroji Vakil Hall, where 60 Representatives representing 38 Anjumans from all over India were present, including Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) Chairman Yazdi Desai and […]
.s I’ll start with the greetings Mark Anthony used when he saw Brutus for the first time post the assassination of Julius Caesar… ‘Kem Cho’? However, our lovely editor Anahita, has just informed me that this is a print medium, and so unfortunately our…..er millions of readers won’t be able to reply to any greetings […]
Most religions see the Devil or Satan as the antithesis of God and all that is good. Although this archfiend features in some form or the other in almost every religion, many scholars aver that the concept of the ‘evil spirit’, as also ‘heaven’ and ‘hell’ was first introduced by Zoroastrianism, especially to the three […]
The first week of May 2019, from the 1st to the 5th, marked the unique coinciding of three major Zoroastrian events in Orlando (Florida, USA) – as the Central Florida Zoroastrian Community hosted the multi-day World Zoroastrian Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) Global AGM; followed by the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA) AGM […]
The tenants of Zoroastrian Colony, Chikalwadi, Tardeo, organised an evening Avan Mahino Jashan on 7th March, 2019 to offer prayers to the well, situated within the colony, which was beautifully decorated with flowers, divas and lights. It was attended by over sixty-five Zarthostis from within the colony as well as guests. Chashni and malido was […]
Christmas Day in December 2018 indeed brought in tidings of joy and celebrations at Pune’s Dadgah, ‘Asha Vahishta – The Zoroastrian Center’, as it marked the completion of a fruitful year filled with success, blessings and smiles. Over two hundred Zoroastrians attended the 1st Anniversary celebrations at the majestic Dadgah, which is gaining increasingly in […]
Lord Ganesha is invoked before commencing anything significant and it is for this reason that he is called the ‘Lord of Beginnings’. He is also known as Vighnaharta or remover of obstacles. The concept of Vighnaharta or remover of obstacles resonates with the Zoroastrian concept of Verethragna or victorious (in overcoming difficulties, foes or enemies). What Vighnaharta Ganesha is to devout Hindus, Verethragna Bahram […]
Peremptory is the summons of death; none can resist it. When the hour sounds and death knocks at the door, nothing in the world can keep it out. Not priest, nor prince, nor peasant can ever retard the hour of death. Grim death is ever at man’s heels. It is closer to him than […]
The 71st East Bombay Zoroastrian Bharat Guide Group and the 16th East Bombay Zoroastrian Bharat Scout Group kicked off their annual summer camp from 26th April to 1st May, 2018 in Khopoli. Commencing at Monteria Resort, the campers were treated to a range of adventure activities like rifle shooting, archery, zip-lining, bridge crossing and swimming, […]