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 […]
Dear Readers, ‘Cyrus the Great Day’ will be celebrated on 29th October, 2025. Let us pause to honour this visionary leader, who built one of the world’s most remarkable empires and whose leadership reflected the noblest ideals of our faith. Cyrus the Great was guided by the essence of Asha – truth, righteousness and justice […]
The Surat Parsi Panchayat, in collaboration with ZWAS (Zoroastrian Women’s Association of Surat), hosted a thought-provoking religious lecture titled, ‘Importance of Prayers Leading to the Path of Happiness’, on 28th September, 2025, at Antonia Dharamshala. The keynote speaker, renowned Zoroastrian scholar, Khojeste Mistree from Mumbai, shared profound insights into the power of prayers, the essence […]
The 193rd Humbandagi was observed on Ava Roj, 23rd October, 2025, at the sacred Bhikha Behram Well. The evening commenced with a Jashan ceremony at 4:30 pm, followed by the Humbandagi at 5:30 pm. A special talk by Zoroastrian scholar and community leader, Noshir Dadrawala, added spiritual depth to the gathering, which also marked the […]
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 […]
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On 8th October, 2025, XYZ’ Behram’s Battalion group organised a 3-AtashBehram visit excursion for 25 silvers (community members aged 55+ years), with the eldest member aged 91. The trip commenced from Dadar via bus headed for the Seth Hormasjee Bomanjee Wadiaji Atash Behram. After spending a half hour here, everyone crossed over to visit the […]
Lighting The Corners Of Our Hearts Dear Readers, As the glow of Diwali diyas fills our homes with warmth and radiance, we are reminded of a truth deeply rooted in our own Zoroastrian faith – that light is sacred. Diwali, like our own festivals, celebrates renewal and hope – the victory of light […]
Today, 18th October, 2025, is Dhanteras, marking the onset of the 5-day celebration of Diwali. A Sanskrit term, ‘Dhan’ means wealth and ‘Teras’ signifies the thirteenth lunar day of the Karthik month. On Dhanteras, devotees worship Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera. Almost all Indians buy gold, silver, automobiles, kitchen utensils, property and other […]
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 […]
– Meher J. Dastoor In this concluding episode of our 4-part series on Asho Sarosh Yazad, we reflect on his everlasting role as protector in life and after death. From guiding the soul at the moment of departure to shielding us from evil forces and empowering our prayers, Sarosh Yazad stands as the eternal guardian […]