There is a lot of debate around the dwindling numbers of the Parsi community worldwide. We also hear many voices and opinions about the possible ways to stem this decline.

While the situation seems obvious to many of us, and the official figures paint a grim scenario, there are are still some voices out there, which proclaim ‘we have nothing to fear’ (!?).

Of course, we’d like every one’s view on the matter, including your views on other issues, and their possible solutions.

But to begin, let’s just start with the basics - Are we, or are we not an endangered species today? Are our numbers dwindling by the day, or are we just being paranoid?

Take the poll here and share your point of view. Feel free to add comments as well.

In the next couple of weeks we will add more polls, to get a consensus from Parsis around the world, as well as from non-Parsis, in order to find possible solutions to the problems that face us as a community.

Please participate. We do not gather any information about who you are, or where you are from - we simply want to know your opinion.

Is the Parsi community at risk of becoming extinct soon? Please vote here.

Above: It was a pleasant November evening, when the members of the Delhi Parsi Anjuman gathered at the Delhi Parsi Dharamsala to celebrate Diwali with great enthusiasm and the delightful spirit of the the occassion.

In keeping with the concerns for our environment, this Diwali celebration was ‘all green’ with no fireworks causing either air or noise pollution!

Instead we celebrated with colour and creativity in the form of painting, rangoli and dance competitions! Of course, being a Parsi celebration also meant we had great food to fill our stomachs and hearts!

Here is a glimpse of the great time we all had.

 Above and Below: Prizes were awarded to the participants and winners of the various competitions held on the occassion. Mr. Dadi Mistry, President of the Delhi Parsi Anjuman (in white shirt) is seen here in these pictures, giving away the prizes.

- Pictures courtesy and (c) Navroze Dhondy -

Above: The Rangoli competition got enthusiasm and colour flowing all around!

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Above: Always game for a song ‘n dance!

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Above and Below: Everyone, young and old had a great time together, as these pictures show.

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Above: The kids of the DPA display their passion and creativity in this competition.

- Pictures courtesy and (c) Navroze Dhondy -

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