Yearly Archives: 2011

The night of the winter solstice, called šab-e čella or šab-e yaldaa is a magical night. It is the longest night of the year (December 21 in the Northern hemisphere), accompanied by a special festival of light to mark the … Continue reading →

Türá, ancient Scythians, present day Ukrainians and the later Turkic people of Central Asia We read in the second line of Yasna 46.12 of the Türá people and how the Fryáná clan among the Türás has embraced the teachings of … Continue reading →

When the eyes (áish) do not value (nöit úrvánä) the brilliant course that is beyond doubt, (adváw) The more wondrous, (vah) and awe-inspiring vision/sight,( dereshtá) Ultimately all advance (yö) to Your Self, When becoming wise (vaädá) to the wondrous counsel … Continue reading →

Priesthood in the Avesta The Vendidad says:”Let him who wants knowledge, be taught the holy word/speech … until helearns all the sacred verses taught by the keepers of the flame/the firepriests (athrapaitis).”(Vd 4.44-45). The evidence of the Zand ī Vahman … Continue reading →

Tolkien Lord of the Rings and possible Zoroastrian Influences J. R. R. Tolkien, (3 January 1892 – 2 September 1973) was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor, best known as the author of the Lord of the Rings. … Continue reading →

Holy Water in Zorastrianism October 26th marks the festival of waters in the Zoroastrian calendar. Zoroastrians, could as justly be termed worshippers of water as of fire. Per Zoroastrian literature, water is merely a liquid manifestation of light and splendor. … Continue reading →

Ayáthrimá, the last autumnal thanksgiving festival and Celtic Samhain The last autumnal Zoroastrian thanksgiving festival lasting from Oct 12th to Oct 16th is known as Ayáthrimá. The meaning of the word Ayáthrimá is not entirely clear. It is believed to … Continue reading →

The 20th day of the month in the Zoroastrian calendar is a very special day; a day dedicated to the adorable yazataa of  Victory; Bahrám or Vahrám, from the Avestan Verethrem-já . The principal feature of Vahrám is to strike … Continue reading →

Mehregán is the main Zoroastrian Festival of Autumn, it falls on 2nd of October. This festival is celebrated in honor of Mithrá or Mehr, the adorable power of “mutual understanding, feelings and love.” Amore “love” and Old French Amee/Amy “beloved” … Continue reading →

Zám.yaad refers to the Avestan hymn to country or homeland. (Compare with Russian Zemlya “earth, land, soil.) It is the 19th hymn in the Avestan Yasht Collection. And the 28th day of each month in the Zoroastrian calendar is dedicated … Continue reading →