Chhaiye Amey Zarthosti (We are Zorastrians) A friend pointed us to this youtube video of Chhaiye Amey Zarthosti, posted online courtesy Mazadic. [youtube=http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCIrK5r2NZI] 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
Persia: Ancient Soul of Iran cover story in National Geographic Arzan Sam Wadia of ParsiKhabar pointed us to this article which appeared in the latest issue of National Geographic magazine. It is a brilliant illustration of the glorious history of Persia, that is now Iran. It touches about the
Persepolis Recreated Here's an amazing film about the ancient city of Perspolis (now in Iran). The film showcases a civilization that thrived 2500 years ago, and presents the grandeur of the Persian history during the reins of Cyrus, Darius and Xerxes between 550 and 300 BC. That period was the height
Papeta Par Eedu - Another great Parsi breakfast dish! Eedu- or the humble yet potent Egg, is an intrinsic part of Parsi life. And it's not restricted to breakfast. In fact, it's not even restricted to food! Because a Parsi will not only add an egg to almost any
Ah... Parsi Food! Recipe for Akuri! When most people come to know I'm a Parsi, they immediately say - "ah! Parsi food! So when are you calling me over!?" Quite simply, Parsis are synonymous with 'good food' (among other things!) Well... I always reply to these, "Hey! You're welcome
The Sudreh and Kusti - What they symbolise Sudreh and Kushti - Courtesy Pervin Mistry, FEZANA Journal, Winter 1997 Every Parsi is meant to wear a Sudreh and Kusti. This to most non-parsis looks like e a white vest and holy thread tied around the waist. However
The Navjote - What it means The Navjot (or Naozot) ceremony is an ancient sacred ritual of the Zoroastrian community. It is the ceremony through which Zoroastrian children on the threshold of adolescence are initiated into the religion. The word Navjote is made up of the words 'Nao' which
The Story of Sanjan: Kissa-i-Sanjan Many places in Gujarat are important for Parsis because it is in these places that our ancestors found refuge and started a new life after fleeing from Iran in the seventh century AD. In those ancient times the Zoroastrian King of Persia (Iran) Yazdegird
