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World Zoroastrian Congress Program and Press Release
Attached please find Proposed Program for 10th. World Zoroastrian Congress-2013, Mumbai. Please share the details of this e-mails with your community members. Also attached is the press release from...
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How to do the right Kusti
How to do the right Kusti Posted by: Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram Roj Ardibehesht Mah Spendarmad, 1382 Yz. The foundation of every Zoroastrian ritual, every ceremony and every prayer is the Kusti. The...
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In Hong Kong, a Once Prominent Parsi Community Faces Demise
The Star Ferry crosses Hong Kong Harbour on May 31, 2013. The ferry service was started in the late 19th century by a Parsi, Dorabjee Naorjee Mithaiwala. Each Oct. 12, Homyar Nasirabadwala, the gaunt,...
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FEZANA – Summer special issue
Dear friends The special issue of the FEZANA JOURNAL in recognition of the exhibition “The Cyrus Cylinder and Ancient Persia: A New Beginning – The Legacy of Cyrus the Great: Iran and Beyond” is out !...
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A Palatable Parsi Spread
The Parsi community is small but its cuisine has travelled far and wide. Cooking up a Parsi delicacy can be easy if you know the secret ingredients invariably present in every dish – onions, tomatoes,...
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The Parsi baugs of Mumbai
Kaizad Bhamgara takes a closer look at some of the popular Zoroastrian settlements in the city and discovers that they are a lot more than just places to live for this closely-knit community. With...
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Lost Worlds – Persepolis
One of the impressive locations of the ancient world, Persepolis was burnt and destroyed by Alexander the Great in 330 BC and lay forgotten for over 2000 years. This film travels to Iran to bring...
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Cyrus the Great was no Zoroastrian
Cyrus the Great was no Zoroastrian. Dr. Pallan Ichaporia, Mainz University. Cyrus the Great does not make mention of Ahura Mazda in any of his inscriptions. In fact many of his inscriptions betray a...
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Zarathushtis in the News_June 2013
Friends, Following Zarathushti individuals or institutions were in the news recently: Regards, Maneck Bhujwala * Vistasp Karbhari takes over as President of University of Texas,...
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How to wear the Sudreh
How to wear the Sudreh Posted by: Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram Roj Khorshed Mah Spendarmad, 1382 Yz./Kadmi Khordad Sal A Happy and resplendent Khordad Sal to all Kadmi readers of Frashogard! A few days...
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FEZANA Bulletin – July 2013
Attached please find the FEZANA Bulletin for July 2013 - http://www.fezana.org/files/drupalfiles/FEZANA_Bulletin_2013_07.pdf Please share it with your association members, family and friends. All the...
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Celebration of Cyrus the Great’s Contribution to Humanity
A CELEBRATION OF CYRUS THE GREAT’S CONTRIBUTION TO HUMANITY co-sponsored by Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Chicago, Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America and Oriental...
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Tata is India’s top brand followed by Reliance and Airtel
Tata tops the list in the first edition of Interbrand’s ‘Best Indian Brands’ study, with a valuation of $10.9 billion. It is followed by Reliance at $6.24 billion and Airtel at $6.22 billion. Tata also...
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Doongarwadi Forest Cover
Since the Doongerwadi and Aviary are the hot topics concerning our community , Dr. Homi Dhalla writes about the ground realities. Click here to read all about the Doongarwadi Trees Click here to read...
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On SAM Bahadur Manekshaw
2013, marks the birth centenary of Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw, MC one of the most illustrious Generals of Indian Army - There is a very interesting full length movie on his life also, titled “In war...
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The History of Zoroastrians after Arab Invasion
The History of Zoroastrians after Arab Invasion; Alien in Their Homeland | CAIS © By: Dr. Daryoush Jahanian Presented at the North American Zoroastrian Congress in San Francisco 1996 and the World...
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Song of the New Millennium – words & music By A & Z Kanga
Here for the enjoyment of Zarathushtis who would like to play the music or learn the lyrics of this inspirational song are the words composed by Adi and music by his grand-son Zubin Kanga. The music...
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Rumi Verjee becomes UK Lord
An Indian-origin donor to the Liberal Democrat party is among 30 new peers announced by British Prime Minister David Cameron here today. Rumi Verjee, a multi-millionaire who brought the Domino’s pizza...
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The Association for Performance of the First Year Necessary Death Ceremonies...
The Association for Performance of the First Year Necessary Death Ceremonies of the Parsi Zoroastrians. D. E. Mithaiwala Agairy Compound, Jehangir Daji Cross Lane, Slater Road, Grant Road (W), Mumbai...
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What to do and pray during the Muktad
What to do and pray during the Muktad – part 1 Posted by: Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram Roj Ram Mah Spendarmad, 1382 Yz. The holy days of the Muktad will soon be upon us. What are the specific prayers to...
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