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Zoroastrianism in Armenia dates back to the 5th century B.C. during the Achaemenian and Parthian periods and was divided between Persia and the Roman Empire. Until Armenia’s conversion to Christianity, it was predominantly Zoroastrian. The Armenian pagan triad was Aramazd, (Ahura Mazda [Mazdaism—sun-worship—existed for centuries in Armenia and the god’s chief temple was in northern Armenia, and another on the plain of Ararat]), Anahit (Anahita), and Vahagn (the dragon reaper, sun-god, god of courage and god of war). #zoroastrianconnection #zoroastrianism #connectingglobally #parsisofindia #unitedkingdom https://www.instagram.com/p/B5fkGGvHqUE/?igshid=1dmx9ek0kbi9f

‘Asha Vahishta’ Dadgah Holds Dae Mah Jashan On 9th June, 2019 (Roj Asman, Mah Dae), the Dae Mah Jashan was performed and celebrated at the ‘Asha Vahishta’ Zoroastrian Centre Dadgah in Pune at 11:30 am. A Humbandagi followed the Jashan which was performed by four priests, after which the gathering partook the chasni, fruits and light refreshments in the open compound. The Dadgah keeps its doors open to intermarried Parsis and their children, as also Zoroastrian enthusiasts who seek a greater understanding about the religion. Built over 5,500 square feet, the two-storeyed construction houses a community hall, a prayer hall, a library and a Dadgah fire and is open for visits 7 days a week, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The center has been receiving constant bookings to hold religious ceremonies including Machi prayers, navjotes, marriages as well as the 4-day prayer of those who have opted for cremation. #zoroastrianconnection #parsisofindia #zoroastrians #connectingglobally #Prayers https://www.instagram.com/p/By7D7cjHkJl/?igshid=5un6i89v34ny

#parsifood #zoroastrianconnection #welovetoeat #foodporn #connectingglobally Check the recipe at https://zoroastrianconnection.com/recipe/chicken-fritters https://www.instagram.com/zoroastrianconnection/p/Bw4S7unHw92/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=51m0jhtujzb1

#davieragiary #zoroastrianconnection #parsisofindia #connectingglobally #proudzarthosthi On 16th April, 2019, Adar Mah – Ardibesht Roj, Bordi’s Davier Agiary celebrated its 164th Salgreh with a Machi performed by Panthaki Homi Senna, followed by a Jashan at 10:00 am performed by Panthaky of Gandhi Agiary, Er. Aspandiyar Dadachaji, along with other five other Ervads. This was followed by a talk held in the Agiary’s compound by Cdr. Aspi Marker, who spoke about leadership, emphasizing on the need for Parsi Zarthostis to be faithful to their religion. He also spoke, in the same vein, to be faithful Indians and keep the flag flying high, as one must not forget the support and help given to Parsis when we landed on Indian soil. Around 540 humdins attended the Gambhar. President of Davier Agiary, Marazban Eruchshaw Wadia (Behdin Pasban), then took the stage and spoke passionately about the need for one and all to show respect to the Indian national anthem by reverently standing in the attention pose when standing for the anthem. Next, Er. Aspandiyar Dadachaji spoke on how it is the duty of every Zarthosti to ensure that we always keep the holy fire burning in our places of worship – no matter how remote, in keeping with the precedent set by the committed caretakers of the Davier Agiary. He also spoke on a few rules as regards keeping the rakhiya (ashes) on the forehead and prohibited people from touching or kissing photos of saints and Zarthost Saheb in the Agiaries. Trustee Paricher Davierwala thanked Ummargam Taluka MLA – Raman Pathkar – for his wonderful work of setting paver blocks in the lane next to the Agiary, thus facilitating easier commute for the worshippers. Expressing his vote of thanks, Trustee Parvez Wadia thanked all the protectors and volunteers who had helped make the event flow smoothly with great success, especially caterer Adi Patel, who has been catering for the gambhar with great food, for over  a decade, and is also a donor. https://www.instagram.com/zoroastrianconnection/p/BwmOBdrH65r/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=194scn5k22zyw