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Parsi festivals: The Religions of indies

The Percy community is an Indian religious and ethnic minority group with roots in ancient Persia. This community is known for its rich culture and traditions, including many unique festivals. This blog reviews some of the most important festivals of the Parsi religion.

 

Nubros:
Navroz, also known as the Persian New Year, is one of the most important festivals of the Parsi religion. Risshun, usually he is celebrated around March 21st. This day is marked by feasts, prayers and the exchange of gifts.

 

Jamsheddi Nabroz:
Jamshedi Navroz is a variation of his Navroz celebrated on his 21st March by the Zoroastrian community. It's a time of renewal, people are dressing up in new clothes and visiting friends and family.

 



pie:
Patti, also known as Parsi New Year's Eve, is a day of repentance and introspection. Celebrated the day before Nabroz, people clean their homes and make offerings to the gods.

Holderd monkey:
Khordad Sal is the birthday of the Prophet Zarathustra and is celebrated on his sixth day of the Zoroastrian month of Khordad (May or June). It is a day of thanksgiving and remembrance, and people offer prayers and feasts.


Michigan:
Mihragan is a festival of harvest and thanksgiving, celebrated on the autumnal equinox. It is a time to thank the gods for the bounty of the harvest and to celebrate.

Sade:
Sade is a winter festival celebrated on January 14th. It marks the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of the long days. People light bonfires, make offerings to the gods, and celebrate.

In summary, the Percy community celebrates many unique and important festivals throughout the year. These festivals are marked by celebration, prayer and the exchange of gifts and serve as important times of introspection, gratitude and renewal. Understanding and appreciating these festivals will give you a deeper understanding of the rich culture and traditions of the Parsi community. 

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Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Verse 20

"Na jāyate mriyate vā kadāchin
Nāyaṁ bhūtvā bhavitā vā na bhūyaḥ
Ajo nityaḥ śhāśhvato ’yaṁ purāṇo
Na hanyate hanyamāne śharīre"

Translation in English:

"The soul is never born and never dies; nor does it ever become, having once existed, it will never cease to be. The soul is unborn, eternal, ever-existing, and primeval. It is not slain when the body is slain."

Meaning in Hindi:

"आत्मा कभी न जन्मता है और न मरता है; न वह कभी होता है और न कभी नहीं होता है। वह अजन्मा, नित्य, शाश्वत, पुराणा है। शरीर की हत्या होने पर भी वह नष्ट नहीं होता।"

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