Archive | August 2008
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Parsi Meter: Going Down
The day after Pateti this year, an article appeared in the Hindustan Times, commenting upon the state of Parsis in the National Capital Region of Delhi (click on the picture above to enlarge and read). You can also read it online here, on the author’s blog. It is a short and simple, yet thought [...]
Chhaiye Amey Zarthosti (We are Zorastrians)
A friend pointed us to this youtube video of Chhaiye Amey Zarthosti, posted online courtesy Mazadic. We are greatful to Parvez J Daruwala of Mumbai, who sent us the lyrics of the song in both Gujrati and the English translation, courtesy the Zoroastrian Youth Association. You can read the words by clicking here. .
DPA Annual Scholarships – Award Ceremony
The Delhi Parsi Anjuman awards scholarships every year to young Parsis who have excelled in their fields. This annual ritual is not so much about the money, but is more about recognising the talents and achievements of our youth, in the presence of their community and peers. This year’s scholarships were presented during the Pateti celebrations amidst a gathering [...]
Pateti-Navroze Celebrations 2008
The Delhi Parsi Anjuman celebrated Pateti, or Navroze as Parsi New Year is called, yesterday at the Delhi Parsi Dharamshala. Here are some pictures of the evening:
NAVROZE MUBARAK!!!
“DelhiParsis.com wishes everyone a Happy Pateti” Today Hormazd Roz, Fravardin Mahino is the the first day of the new year according to the Shenshai Parsi calendar. It marks the beginning of the year 1378 YZ. Here’s wishing everyone a happy new year with all the best of health, wealth and happiness. May all your dreams [...]
Program for Pateti-Navroze on the 19th at DPA Dharamshala
Its PATETI time again and we are all set to bring in the New Year with a bang! We have put together a programme and hope you will ALL – old and young – join us on Tuesday 19 August 2008 at The Delhi Parsi Anjuman Agiary and Dharamshala in New Delhi. The Programme is as follows: [...]
