Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed on 14th September this year, marking the beginning of one of India’s most beloved festivals celebrating Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the deity of new beginnings. It is a festival celebrated with much pomp and zeal across the nation. Lord Ganesha is invoked before commencing anything significant and it is […]
Nagpur’s Parsi community came together for two memorable evenings of religion, history and fellowship on 27th and 28th August, 2026, commemorating the 90th birth anniversary of Late Edul Bhagwagar. Former President of Nagpur Parsi Anjuman and Nagpur Parsi Gymkhana, Edul Bhagwagar was remembered for his commitment to community unity, service and deep reverence for 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 […]
The J D Amaria (Sodawaterwalla) Agiary marked its glorious 152nd Salgreh with devotion and religious fervour on 2nd September, 2026 (Fravardin Roj, Fravardin Mah). Beautifully adorned with colourful torans and elegant floral arrangements, the Agiary welcomed a large gathering of devotees who came together to offer prayers and seek the blessings of the Holy Atash […]
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 […]
What is Time? Is it real? Did it begin with the universe? If Time itself had a beginning, can we meaningfully ask what came before it? Who created Ahura Mazda? Is Ahura Mazda Khu-da or self-created? Who created evil? Why does an all-powerful Ahura Mazda allow the persistence of evil? These are questions that have […]
London-based, practising Mobed and entrepreneur, Er. Varun Balsara has combined faith with technology to create ‘Roj’, a free web App bringing Zoroastrian calendars, prayers, audio and English translations together on one convenient digital platform. The co-founder of technology company Voltik, Er. Varun Balsara shared that ‘Roj’ was born from a simple observation: there was no […]
Zoroastrianism is fundamentally reflective and contemplative. It encourages conscious reflection that leads to ethical actions. The Gatha of Asho Zarathushtra lays great emphasis on thinking, questioning, discerning and choosing. While having faith is important, Zarathushtra encourages us to use our mind intelligently rather than surrendering judgment to blind faith. Our approach to every situation in […]
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 […]
In Zoroastrianism, wrath is viewed as a destructive, chaotic reaction that stems from Angra Mainyu, which is our own dark or negative mentality. In later Pahlavi texts, wrath is viewed as a demonic force that stems from Ahriman the evil and destructive spirit. In fact, the presiding spirit or demon of wrath is called Aeshmain […]
-By Mehernaz Irani Every Parsi New Year begins with hope. We clean our homes, don fresh clothes, decorate our tables with the symbolic ses, visit the Agiary to offer prayers, exchange heartfelt wishes of Saal Mubarak and gather with family and loved ones to celebrate togetherness and festive delicacies. Yet at the heart of these […]