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Delhi Parsis wishes everyone a Happy Shehenshai New Year 1379!
Navroze Mubarak!
Posted by delhiparsi on 19 August, 2009
Delhi Parsis wishes everyone a Happy Shehenshai New Year 1379!
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ZAGNY WZO FEZANA Gatha Colloquium
Posted by delhiparsi on 12 July, 2009
ZAGNY WZO FEZANA Gatha Colloquium 2009
The ZAGNY WZO FEZANA Gatha Colloquium was held on the 27th and 28th of June 2009, in Doubletree Hotel in New York. A report by Cyrus Dastur.
“What a wonderful experience to attend this colloquim! I was overwhelmed by the impressive line up of 12 distinguished speakers on various aspects of Gathas. I have to admit that most of it went over my head (and I understand of many in the audience). In spite of that, it was indeed a wonderful experience. When I called Lovji Cama 4 weeks before the meeting, he informed me that there were only may be 50-60 attendees! And come Saturday, for the first session, the conference room was overflowing with almost 150 attendees, thanks to some personal follow up by many ZAGNY members and their head Mobed, Ervad Pervez Patel!”
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Religion for Conservation
Posted by delhiparsi on 11 July, 2009
A Report by a Member and Trustee of the Delhi Parsi Anjuman – Professor Kavas Kapadia
The Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC) in collaboration with the Ecological Management Foundation( EMF) and International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC) had organized a three day workshop on “Faith, water ,sanitation and hygiene” from 5-7th July 2009 in the Sarum College, Salisbury, England. The programme was coordinated by Martin Palmer, a theologian, author, environmentalist and a broadcaster.
The organizers had invited around 25 delegates from around the world who are in some manner or the other associated with the above theme either as practitioners of specific faith, field workers, financing institutions, working with voluntary organizations, academicians or product inventors. Also were specially invited the high priests of seven different mainstream religions i.e Christian (both Catholic and Protestants), Hindu, Islamic, Jew, Buddhist and Zorastrian. The purpose was to get a view of the different religions on the now very pertinent and significant matter of resource conservation-with special reference to water.
The Zoroastrian faith was represented by Dr. Rooyintan Peer, priest from Mumbai and Prof. Kavas Kapadia (DOS School of Planning and Architecture).
Works, innovative ideas and case studies were presented in a packed programme lasting over several sessions. Each session was started by inviting a representative of a different faith to say a small prayer. Most speakers chose to pick a water related theme for the prayer.
Prof Kavas Kapadia presented the case of the ‘Tanka’ in Zoroastrian houses in Bharuch as has been documented by PARZOR, illustrating the Zoroastrian faith in keeping environmental traditions alive. The reverence to water as practiced in the Zoroasterian religion was also very enthusiastically received. The presentation on the ‘Tanka’ was highly appreciated. The workshop evoked a tremendous interest in the Zoroastrian faith and the role of Parsis in Modern India.
The highlight of the workshop was a special session of short religious prayers said in the historic and monumental Salisbury Cathedral on the evening of the 6th July, by the religious leaders in their full colorful regalia. Since Dr Peer had left for Mumbai by then Prof. Kapadia recited the ‘Ashem Vohu and Yatha Ahu Vairyo” giving their simple explanations.
The organizers have promised to bring out a comprehensive guide book titled “Faith in wate: Ideas Inspirations and stories” soon.
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City of Thieves – by Cyrus Moore
Posted by delhiparsi on 11 July, 2009
A Financial Thriller by Cyrus Moore
Fellow Parsi, and author Cyrus Moore has just come out with his first novel “City of Thieves” – a financial thriller set in the days leading up to the credit crunch. You can find the synopsis of the book here and here, and more about the author here.
Published by Little, Brown Book Group under their Sphere imprint “City of Thieves” is available in most bookshops across the UK as well as on Amazon.
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Sunshine Boys – A Charity Show
Posted by delhiparsi on 29 June, 2009
The Amateur Performers Bureau (APB) unveiled its maiden production in April this year. The adaptation of Neil Simon’s “Sunshine Boys” was performed at the India Habitat Centre to critical acclaim and received a standing ovation.
The Sunshine Boys will be staged again at the Kamani Auditorium, Copernicus Marg, on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 730 pm
All proceeds of the show will go to a charity “Cankids … Kidscan” which is working with kids who have cancer and their families. Admissions are priced at Rs. 500, Rs. 400 and Rs. 250.
For seat reservations or other information feel free to write to percy@apbonline.in
“The 90 minute comedy is about two retired perfomers, Fali Daruwala & Gurvinder Galgotia. The “Fali & Guri” show was the most popular comedy on television for many long years. Guri’s sudden retirement left Fali bitter & lonely. When Fali’s nephew persuades the pair to come together once again after 11 years, the old resentments and idiosyncracies resurface with a vengeance leading to a hilarious episode of mismatched expectations.”
P.S. APB is a non-profit engaged in promoting performing and visual arts. APB will not accept donations or grants from private parties or the government in any form or manner.
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The correct way of performing the Kushti Prayers: Via ParsiKhabar
Posted by delhiparsi on 16 February, 2009
All of us Parsis, including me, perform the Kusthi prayers every day. I for one always wonder if I am doing it right, and whether I have unconsciously deviated over time to a method convenient to me…
My ‘wondering’ became even more relevant when my mom started teaching my kids their Kusthi prayers in preparation for their upcoming Navjote. I suddenly realised that my mom prays a little different from me, and the prayer CD I got for them to follow, was even more different in intonation and pronounciation!
So when I saw this post on ParsiKhabar by Arzam Sam Wadia, I was delighted as it told me that I wasn’t doing anything wrong, and I immediately wanted to share it here with all our readers who might be asking the same questions as I was.
So here it is – the right way to perform the Kushti prayers, with nothing left out. Via Parsi Khabar.
“The Paadyaab is an important step while performing the Kushti. The Kushti is incomplete without doing the Paadyaab first i.e. while reciting Kshnaothra Ahurahe Mazdao. Ashem Vohu (1) wash the exposed parts of the body hands and arms, face and feet (if open)… read the rest of the article here>>
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Wah Taj!
Posted by delhiparsi on 18 December, 2008
The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Hotel, Mumbai
The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Hotel in Mumbai is not just iconic of the city, it is a part of Indian history, and holds a special place in the hearts of Parsis world over.
A lot of us have lived at “The Taj!” at some point of time, and it pained us awefully to see the damage caused by the dastardly act of terrorists recently.
Which is why we are proud of the fact that the Taj reopened on the 21st of December 2008 – symbolic of the courage and indomitable spirit of the nation.
“The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Hotel offers 268 guest rooms, including nine suites and 26 Taj Club Rooms, all in the tower wing.”
All of us Members of the Delhi Parsi Anjuman wish the entire Management and Staff of the Taj Hotels all the very best, and promise that many of us will be staying with you in the near future!
Read more about the opening, here at the Taj Hotels website, and here via MSN News.
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Delhi Dar-e-Meher Anniversary
Posted by delhiparsi on 18 December, 2008
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The Delhi Parsi Anjuman is celebrating its Agiary Salgira this year on Friday 19 December 2008 – Amardad Mahino, Ardibehsht Roj.
We hope everyone, young and old, will join in large numbers to make this celebration of our Dar-e-Meher a memorable one.
On this happy occasion our Young Farohars invite you to an Exhibition Showcasing “Parsi religion and Culture”. The young children have put in a lot of effort and look forward to explaining what they are learning to each and every one of you. They will also be singing some Monajats and request you to join them.
At the last AGM it was decided that a photograph of Late Lt Gen Adi Sethna would be put up in the Bhiwandiwala Hall, with the photographs of the other Patrons of the DPA. The unveiling of the photograph will also take place on the auspicious occasion of the Agiary Salgira.
The Programme is as follows:
9.00 am Jashan at the Dar-E-Meher
7.00 pm Maha Macchi & Hum Bandagi
7.30 pm Farohar Children’s Exhibition
8.50 pm Monajats singing by the Farohars with Audience participation
9.00 pm Unveiling of the Portrait of Late Lt Gen Adi Sethna former President of DPA
9.15 pm Dinner (against payment, per head)
Note: This event is for Members of the Delhi Parsi Anjuman and their guests only. If you are a DPA Member and interested in joining the celebrations, please give your names latest by Wed 16 Dec 2008 to Mrs Dhun Bagli at the Dharamshala.
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Advertising in the Delhi Parsi Anjuman Directory
Posted by delhiparsi on 15 December, 2008
The new updated Directory of the DPA (Delhi Parsi Anjuman) is to be published very shortly. The directory is a much used publication, an excellent reference resource for all members of our Anjuman whether Local or Outstation. Copies of this edition are also sent to Various Anjumans in India and Associations Abroad for use as reference by their members.
This time we thought we could keep a few pages for advertisements or messages. The main aim is to provide an opportunity to allow members and their friends to let all the other members know of the Business, Enterprises or Services available. Your advertisement in our Directory will reach out to a large number of people in the community and through them to their friends and associates.
Besides, Parsis are known to be educated, affluent people with generous lifestyles and purchasing power. Hence it makes sense for brands and corporates to communicate with them.
As we plan to bring out the Directory in December 2008, if you are interested in advertising in it, please write to delhiparsis@gmail.com immediately stating your interest and the relevant person from our side will revert to you and take things forward.
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WZCC World Zoroastrian Congress, Dubai 2009
Posted by delhiparsi on 14 December, 2008
The World Zoroastrian Congress 2009 will be held in Dubai from the 28th to 31st of December 2009.
For more information and for delegate reservation information, please visit the official World Zoroastrian Congress 2009 website.
http://www.wzcongress.org/
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