While a dwindling community struggles to survive, filmmaker Shernaz Italia documents the little-known lives of the Delhi Parsis who moved to the capital at the turn of the 19th century… “Aavoji, aavo, aavo! Welcome to Delhi! Let me show you my beautiful city.” The booming voice of Nowrosji Kapadia could be heard across the length and breadth of...
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Read MoreThe Parsi community in Delhi is struggling because of dwindling numbers. But how is it really coping with this issue? NDTV visits the only Parsi temple in New Delhi on its 50th Anniversary, to know more. See the whole video report...
Read MoreDelhi Parsi Fire Temple to celebrate 50th anniversary | By Kim Arora, in Times of India, 18th December 2011 “The Delhi Parsi Anjuman (DPA) president Dadi E Mistry, now in his 70s, remembers how his grandfather would have a holy fire burning in their own house. In 1961, a Dar-e-Mehr (fire temple) was finally established in the capital. Even today the...
Read MoreThe Parzor organization is holding an exhibit on Parsi crafts and traditions, along with workshops on Parsi embroidery, next week in Delhi. A brief schedule is copied below. “PARSI PANORAMA” 12th to 16th March 2011India International Centre, New Delhi Programme The UNESCO initiated Parzor Project for the Preservation and Promotion of Parsi Zoroastrian...
Read MoreWe Zoroastrians are a microscopic community but have “our presence” throughout the world. We therefore feel that Zoroastrians all over the world should offer “Hum Bandagi” for “Hama Anjuman” the entire Creation all over for Peace, Prosperity and Happiness. The Idea is simple: at 11:55pm on 31st December 2010 (your local time), please visit the...
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