Yearly Archives: 2011

Winter Solstice Among Ancient Aryans, Yal-dá, “Maid-Yaar,” Yule-tide and Jól

Posted on January 6, 2011 by orthodoxzoroastrian

Yal-dá is a winter solstice festival that was celebrated by the ancient iranians/aryans as a religious Zoroastrian festival. The festival is celebrated at the exact moment of the winter solstice, and is determined by the Avestan calendar. In Iran today, … Continue reading →

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Zoroastrian motto: húmata hükhta húvarshta; the purest essence in thoughts, words and deeds

Posted on January 3, 2011 by orthodoxzoroastrian

 Since the time immemorial, the threefold motto of “good thoughts, good words and good deeds” has been a fundamental tenet in Zoroastrianism .  This ancient code is acknowledged by Zoroastrians of every shade of doctrinal belief. The motto of “húmata … Continue reading →

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