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Ancient Avestan Calendar


The Zoroastrian tropical solar calendar, known as seasonal or Fassli is one of the oldest calendars as well as the most accurate solar calendar in the world. This ancient calendar also provides a comprehensive summary on the key beliefs of … Continue reading

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Avestan Tishtryá, Vedic Tishyá, Norse Tyr, Constellations and stars


July the 1st marks the feast of rain and the great celebration of “Tishtryá;” the brightest star associated with rain in the Zoroastrian calendar. Also, on July the 3rd, the “maid-yö-sham” or “mid-summer” thanksgiving festival is celebrated in the seasonal … Continue reading

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