Los Angeles-based Azerbaijani Consul General Vugar Gubanov and Nasim Shirinli, Economic and Public Affairs Officer, recently paid official visits to the California Zoroastrian Center in Westminster (CZC) and the Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC). At CZC, the dignitaries were warmly welcomed by Trustees Bob Mehr and Rostam Shirmardian, who conducted a guided tour of the […]
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 […]
11-year-old Shayaan Jawid Fatakia, was ordained Navar on 21st May, 2025, at the Bai Motlibai Wadia Agiary, Malcolm Baug, Jogeshwari. The ceremony was conducted under the able guidance of Er. Farzad Keki Ravji and Er. Zrvan Nariman Elavia, with guidance from Er. Dara Balaporia. Er. Shayaan Fatakia is the son of proud parents Er. Jawid […]
Dear Readers, As dark clouds gather and the scent of parched earth welcomes the heavenly showers, we are reminded of our deep-rooted reverence for nature’s elements, which comprise the core of our glorious faith. Rain is revered as more than just a welcome relief from the scorching summer heat… it’s a divine blessing which purifies […]
As one of the world’s oldest religions, Zoroastrianism is a treasure trove of wisdom – offering guidance on leading a righteous, purposeful life. Rooted in the teachings of our glorious prophet Zarathustra, it emphasizes Humata, Hukhta, Huvarshta – Good Thoughts, Good Words, and Good Deeds – as the foundation of a just and meaningful existence, […]
– Firoza Punthakey Mistree – The Parsis/Iranis of India and the Iranian Zoroastrians are the inheritors of a vulnerable heritage and legacy that has traversed time and survived three millennia. The recently published ‘The Collected Scholarly Writings Of Dastur Firoze M. Kotwal – Volume II’, authored after great research and painstaking efforts by Vada Dasturji […]
Chicago-born and Peru-naturalised Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Bishop of Rome by the College of Cardinals, held in the Sistine Chapel, on 8th May, 2025. He chose the papal name Pope Leo XIV, in homage to Pope Leo XIII, the fourth longest-serving pontiff, who passed away in 1903. Known for his pastoral depth and […]
On 1st May, 2025 (Adar Mahino, Behram Roj), the Sir J J Adaryan, located in Adajan, Surat, marked the beginning of its 199th year of devoted existence. Established and consecrated on 19th June, 1827, by the illustrious philanthropist and first Indian knight, Mumbai’s late Sir Jamshetjee Jeejeebhoy, this revered place of worship continues to uphold […]
The Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE), one of the oldest religious charities in the UK, representing the Zoroastrian community since 1861, sent a two-member delegation to the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, in Vatican City, on 26th April, 2025. The delegation included ZTFE’s Resident Priest, Er. Yazad T. Bhadha and the Inter-Faith Officer […]
Mumbai’s Seth B.M. Mevawala Agyari (Byculla) celebrated its glorious 151st Salgeh (Anniversary) on Monday, 28th April 2025 (Roj Sarosh, Mah Adar). A good number of devotees came to pay their respects, attending the early morning Havan Gah Machi, visiting through the day and late evening. Panthaky Er. Dr. Parvez M. Bajan performed the morning Jashan […]
The Perozsha Ardishir Patel Agiary, located in Andheri (W), celebrated the glorious 117th salgreh of its consecration on 20th April, 2025 (Roz – Adar, Mah Adar) amidst much religious fervour with a steady flow of devotees coming to pay their respects to the Dar-e-Mehr all through the day and night. An hour-long Jashan was held […]