In the Zoroastrian calendar, the second day of each month and the eleventh month (current as per Shahenshahi calendar) of the year are dedicated to Bahman Amshaspand. The name Bahman is derived from the Pahlavi Wahman, which in turn comes from the Avestan Vohu Manah, translated as the ‘Good Mind’. Bahman Amshaspand holds a revered […]
By Darayush Zainabadi, Hon. Admin, Sazeman-e-Jawanan-Zarthoshty-e-Irani (Mumbai) As the Iranian Zoroastrian community in Mumbai gets set to celebrate the Maidyozarem Gahambar (Ordibehesht Mah, Ruz 10 to 14, corresponding to 30th April – 4th May, 2025) on 4th May, this year, it is a fitting occasion to renew our Parsi-Irani acquaintance with the sacred days and […]
12th April, 2025 (today), is the first day (Roj Hormuzd) of the ninth month (Mah) of Adar as per the Shahenshahi Zoroastrian calendar. Adar is the Divinity that presides over fire. As per the Fasal or seasonal calendar, the month of Adar begins around mid-November and is celebrated right up to mid-December, when it’s cold in […]