The sacred Navar ceremony of 12-year-old Ervad Kevan Farokh Madan, was solemnized on 9th June, 2026 at the Dhanmai Dadabhai Umrigar Adarian, located in Fatehgunj, Vadodara, Gujarat. The ceremony was conducted by Er. Hormazdiar Bhesania and Er. Kersi Bhesania. The son of proud parents Hutoxi and Farokh Madan, Er. Kevan resides with his family in […]
The sacred Martab ceremony of 14-year-old Yazdan Pirojshah Karanjia was solemnized on 28th May, 2026, at Umrigar Adariyan, at Fatehgunj in Vadodara. Gujarat. The ceremony was conducted by Er. Hormazdiar Bhesania. We wish Er. Yazdan, the son of proud parents – Armin and Pirojshah Karanjia, every success as he continues on the path of righteousness […]
Joy and pride marked the ordination ceremony of young Dastoor brother – Er. Gian Arzaan Dastoor and Er. Xavi Arzaan Dastoor as Martabs, on 19th and 20th May, 2026, respectively. The sacred ceremonies were held at Mumbai’s Soonawala Agiyari, under the guidance of Er. Kershasp Sidhva and Er. Khushroo Kanga. The young priests received dedicated […]
The Dadar Athornan Institute marked its Annual Day at the Institute’s Mancherji Joshi Hall on 23rd December, 2025. The well-attended event reflected the enduring regard the community holds for this century-old institution dedicated to the training of future Zoroastrian priests. The hall was filled to capacity with proud family members, alumni and well-wishers who gathered […]
As the sacred days of Muktad approach, culminating in Navroze on 15th August, few embody the spirit of this deeply spiritual observance like Ervad Zarrir Bhandara. With over five decades of dedicated service, his journey reflects not just personal devotion but a powerful preservation of Zoroastrian ritual and legacy. In this heartfelt conversation with Parsi […]
By Er. Dr. Ramiyar P. Karanjia Zoroastrian religion holds priesthood in the highest esteem. We gather from the Zoroastrian scriptures that the duties of priests were mainly threefold – To chant prayers and perform rituals honouring our souls, Fravashis and spiritual beings; To lead people on the right path by virtue of their ecclesiastic authority; […]
The sacred Navar ceremony of 12-year-old Pashaan Eric Mullan was solemnized on 24th May, 2025, at Dadar’s Rustom Faramna Agiary, conducted by Er. Eric Dastur and Er. Jehan Darbari, under the able guidance of Panthaki Er. Kaizad Karkaria. Mentored and guided by Er. Nekzad Behramkamdin and Freny Behramkamdin, Er. Pashaan’s Navar ceremony was dedicated to […]
11-year-old Er. Burzin Jeraz Mullan successfully completed his Martab initiation on 17th May, 2025. The ceremony was held at Cama Baug Agyari in loving memory of his maternal grandmother, Late Osti Persis Jamshed Panthaki, and was performed by Er. Farzad Keki Ravji, under the able guidance of Vada Dasturji Er. Keki Cawasji Ravji Meherjirana. Heartfelt […]
Parzaan Pheeroze Karanjia was ordained as Navar on 17th May, 2025, at Navsari’s Vadi Dar-e-meher Agiary, under the able guidance of Er. Khurshed F. Desai and Er. Farzan H. Antia, with the blessings of Navsari Atash Behram’s Vada Dasturji Keki Ravji Meherji Ranaji Saheb. Er. Parzaan is the son of proud parents, Pheeroze and Mahazarin Karanjia and the grandson of Er. […]
Brothers – Xavi and Gian Dastoor, the sons of Er. Arzaan and Nazneen Dastoor, were ordained Navars at the Sonawalla Agiary, Mahim, under the able guidance of Er. Kersasp Sidhva and Er. Khushroo Kanga, on 2nd May and 7th May, 2025, respectively. Gian and Xavi were diligently coached by their Kaka, Er. Shavir Dastur, with […]