
Parsis commemorate Navroz with gusto
Photos: Adula Krishna
Photos: Adula Krishna
Hyderabad: After practically 2 years, the spirit of happiness of commemorating Navroz (Parsi brand-new year) is back. Members of the Parsi area obtained with each other for petitions at fire holy places onTuesday The celebrations lasted till late evening with a delicious dish.
The events began early in the early morning with participants of the area in brand-new clothing. They checked out the fire holy places (there are 3 fire holy places in the city consisting of 2 in Secunderabad; various other remains in Abids). The directory site of Parsis of the twin cities was launched atChenoy Anjuman Fire Temple It is launched every 4 years. In the night, at the Zoroastrian Club, different enjoyment programs were arranged
According to some participants of the area, Navroz notes the initial day of the Zoroastrian schedule which is additionally calledFarvardin It holds an unique location in hearts ofParsis As the area complies with the Shehanshahi schedule that does not think about jump years. However, a lot of Parsis all over the world commemorate this event inMarch
CA Jehangir Bisney, trustee, Parsi Zoroastrian Anjuman of Secunderabad and also Hyderabad, stated, “after almost two years we could meet our community members and enjoy the beginning of the new year together. As there were no restrictions, we could celebrate normally as we used to do earlier.”
Zubin, a participant of the area, stated, “After the Jashan (thanks-giving prayer ceremony) at fire temples, this year whole heartily I could celebrate the new year. During the last two years, due to Covid, we restricted ourselves from celebrating the festival indoors. I missed the get-together at the club and relishing special dishes. For Parsis, any celebrations are incomplete without delicious food that includes Dhandar (yellow lentil), white steamed rice, and fried fish or prawn Patia (sweet and spicy curry).””The happiness of commemorating Navaroz is back thisyear Finally, this year my loved ones might see our residence. After early morning petitions at the fire holy places, I invested top quality time with my close to and also darlings by holding an open residence, stated a Parsi.