Community Issues
Why I Chose to be A Zoroastrian
Dorian Gordon Bates was born to parents, one of whom who is an atheist and the other agnostic. As he came to the conclusion that he could not subscribe to the view that there was no God, he started searching for a religion to which he could belong. After reviewing all the major religions of the [...]
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A Zoroastrian Odyssey – A Frohar Foundation Exhibition
The Frohar Foundation of Mumbai is holding its annual exhibition at Albless Baug from 18th to 21st april, 2013. It is really an exhibition worth viewing, even if you have attended it previously, as they keep adding new items every year. A must visit for Parsis and Non-parsees. For more information, please click to enlarge [...]
Jamshedji Navroze Celebrations 2013
We wish you and your families NAVROZE MUBARAK with good health, joy and cheer! We invite all Members of the Delhi Parsi Anjuman to join our first function for the year and hope to see you all – young and old – with family. The “Young ones” can come and relax after your hectic exams [...]
Khordad Sal Mubarak!
Khordad Sal Mubarak to Parsis and Zoroastrians world over! Today we celebrate the birth anniversary of our prophet Zarathushtra. Today we will decorate our homes, and offer special prayers and hold jashans… And of course, we Parsis will also indulge in feasts of good Parsi food with our family and friends! You can read more about [...]
Navroze Mubarak!
Pateti and Navroze Mubarak to all the members of the Delhi Parsi Anjuman, and Parsis and Zoroastrians world over! Wishing you all a new year full of good thoughts, good words and good deeds, with abundance of peace, good health, happiness and wealth. We’re celebrating today, at the Delhi Parsi Anjuman, with a Jashan, Maha [...]
Where Parsis First Lit Their Holy Fire
By Nikita Puri, in MailToday An article that appeared in “Travel Mail on Sunday” section of Mail Today, features Udvada – the place where Zoroastrians from Persia, first arrived on Indian shores, many centuries ago. “About four- odd hours away from Mumbai, and a 15- minutes drive from the main Udvada railway station, it is [...]
Navroze Mubarak! Happy Nowruz!
The Board of Trustees, All Members of the The Delhi Parsi Anjuman, and DelhiParsis.com wishes all Zoroastrians and Iranians worldwide, Navroze Mubarak, and Happy Nowruz! We pray the new year brings more happiness, prosperity and peace – not just [...]
Jamshedi Navroze Celebrations – Program
The Delhi Parsi Anjuman will celebrate Jamshedi Navroze on Wednesday, the 21st of March 2012, and all our Members – young and old – are invited to join the Jashan in the morning, and the festivities in the evening! The scheduled program is as follows: 09.00 am: Jashan at the Dar-e-Meher 07.00 pm: Maha Macchi and Hum Bandagi [...]
Traditional Parsi Designs, Modern Stylish Products.
UNESCO Parzor is passionately involved in the revival and promotion of the tradional and exquisite craft of Parsi textiles and embroidery. Based on authentic Parsi designs, motifs and colors, Parzor has created beautiful modern products which you can now own. In fact, these unique Parsi designed products will be available at Baaya Design Store in [...]
Avesta Calligraphy to feature in International Calligraphy Festival
The First International Calligraphy Festival is on in New Delhi from the 24th of February to the 1st of March 2012, and features among other Calligraphers, Perin Pudumjee Coyaji from Pune, who is showcasing Avesta calligraphy in this exhibition. Do drop in whenever you can. The schedule for the inauguration, exhibition, workshops, and films is given in the images here.
Memorial Meet for Homai Vyarawalla
The media world is full of stories about Mrs. Homai Vyarawalla who passed away at the age of 98 on 15th January this year in Baroda. The truth is, this well-known figure in the Indian political and photographic world was a Delhi Parsi, who lived out the last years of her life away from the [...]