Er. Khushru Nariman Panthaky Zartosht No-Diso or the death anniversary of Paigambar Asho Zarathustra, in the Shenshai calendar, is observed on Khorshed Roj of Dae Mah – corresponding to 22nd May, 2026. This day memorialises the passing of the prophet at age 77. The general perception of how Asho Zarathushtra departed from the material world: […]
Govad Yazata is the Zoroastrian Divinity who presides over wind and air. The name Go-vad (good wind) is the altered form of Vaad or Vaat which means wind. In Pahlavi texts, Govad is called Wae-i-Weh, meaning ‘the good wind,’ interpreted as a gentle breeze that is beneficial to life, rather than a destructive storm. There […]
As the fragrance of sandalwood wafts through our homes, Agiaries and Atashbehrams, and the spring equinox marks the rebirth of the world, we find ourselves at the familiar doorstep of Jamshedi Navroze. Traditionally, this is a season of reflection – a time to celebrate the legacy of King Jamshed and the triumph of light. But this […]
– Tinaz Mistry – In every Parsi home, a divo (flame) is tended with care. That flame is more than ritual. It is continuity, conscience and courage. And for centuries, Parsi women have been its steadfast guardians. To understand the strength of Parsi women, one must turn to the spiritual core of our faith. Zarathushtra’s […]
The Humbandagi group of Bai Maneckbai Chenoy Agiary, Hyderabad, marked a significant milestone on 16th February, 2026, celebrating 20 years of uninterrupted weekly Humbandagi, held every week on Mondays, at 7:00 pm. The prayers, led by Er. Kerfegar Antia, have been a steady spiritual anchor for the community, followed each week by an engaging religious […]
Adarbad, the son of Mahrespand, was the Mobedan Mobed (Supreme Pontiff) and Prime Minister during the 70-year-long reign (309-379 A.D.) of Shapur Hormazd or Shapur II. According to the Pahlavi Dinkard, from his father’s side Adarbad Mahrespand belonged to the family of Zarathushtra and from his mother’s side, to the family of Shah Vishtasp of […]
Mithaiwalla Agiary celebrated the auspicious Amardad Parabh on 19th December, 2025, with a Jashan performed by Panthaki Er. Zavahir Dastur, followed by Humbandagi conducted by Er. Darayesh R. Katrak. The observance concluded with an insightful religious discourse on Amardad, the last of Ahura Mazda’s Ameshaspands, who is entrusted with the guardianship of plant life and […]
Er. Zarrir Bhandara shares timeless nuggets of wisdom from our Zoroastrian religion, exploring its spiritual insights, ethical teachings and relevance in today’s world. Whether drawn from the Gathas, sacred traditions, or the lived experiences of the Zoroastrian community, each piece of wisdom serves as a guiding light in the journey of life, continuing to inspire […]
By Adv. Aazmeen Kasad 29th November, 2025 (Roj Sarosh, Mah Tir, YZ 1395) witnessed a dawn steeped in history and reverence, as the Navsari Bhagarsath Anjuman Atashbehram stood resplendent, welcoming its milestone glorious 100th Salgreh. The air was charged with emotion and anticipation as humdins from near and far gathered to celebrate this Red-Letter Day, […]
Parsis in India observe ‘Homaji ni Baaj’ every year on Roj Govad of Mah Dae. However, few have heard about Cama Homa who, long before Homaji, also sacrificed his life and was hailed by the community, especially in Bharuch, as a martyred religious hero. While Homaji (Behdin Homa Behdin Jamshed) was falsely accused and hanged in Mumbai […]
From a spiritual perspective, the 24-hour day is tied to the cyclical nature of energy and consciousness. In Zoroastrianism, each day is divided into five Gah or Geh, each spanning over a period of four to five hours. The first two – Ushahin Geh and Havan Geh are longer since most rituals and religious ceremonies are […]