Sacred Ceremonies
પવિત્ર વિધિઓ
Discover the ancient rituals and ceremonies that connect our community to the divine and preserve our sacred traditions.
Navjote
Navjote
The initiation ceremony where young Parsis formally join the Zoroastrian faith, typically performed between ages 7-12.
Key Elements:
- Ritual bath (nahn)
- Investiture with sacred thread (kusti) and shirt (sudreh)
- Recitation of prayers
- Community celebration
Jashan
Jashan
A thanksgiving ceremony performed to mark auspicious occasions, anniversaries, or to invoke divine blessings.
Key Elements:
- Arrangement of ritual items (ses)
- Recitation of Prayers
- Offerings of sandalwood and incense
- Communal sharing of consecrated fruits and food
Day-to-Day Rituals
These are the regular ceremonies and prayers performed at the temple to maintain spiritual connection and sacred traditions.
Machi
Ritual of placing sandalwood in the sacred fire
Afargan
Fire ritual with sacred prayers
Farokshi
Prayers for the departed souls
Jashan
Thanksgiving ceremony
Fareshta
Prayers for divine messengers
Yazashne
Higher liturgical ceremony
Vandidad
Night-long purification ceremony
Boi
Five daily fire tending rituals
Other Sacred Rituals
Fire Ceremonies
Daily and special ceremonies performed around the sacred fire, including the tending of the eternal flame and offerings of sandalwood and incense.
- Boi ceremonies five times a day
- Daily fire tending rituals
- Special occasion prayers
- Purification ceremonies
- Blessing rituals, Machi
Wedding Ceremonies
Traditional Zoroastrian wedding rituals that unite couples in the presence of the sacred fire and the community, emphasizing spiritual union.
- Nahan (purification bath)
- Ashirvad (blessing ceremony)
- Sacred fire witness
- Exchange of vows
- Community celebration
Memorial Services
Ceremonies to honor and remember departed souls, including the traditional sky burial practices and memorial prayers.
- Geh Sarna
- Chaharum (fourth day ceremony)
- Dasmu (10th day ceremony)
- Mahinu (1 month ceremony)
- Chhahmu (6 month ceremony)
- Varsi (yearly memorial)
- Muktad observances
Daily Prayer Services
Prayer Schedule
Dawn prayers
Midday prayers
Afternoon prayers
Evening prayers
Night prayers
Essential Prayers
Kushti Prayers
Daily untying and retying of the sacred cord with prayers
Ashem Vohu
The most fundamental prayer emphasizing righteousness
Yenghe Hatam
The holiest prayer encapsulating Zoroastrian theology
Yatha Ahu Vairyo
Ancient prayer recognizing divine sovereignty
Prayer Guidance
Our priests are available to guide newcomers and those seeking to deepen their prayer practice.
Request GuidanceRitual Calendar
Special Ceremonies
Navjote Ceremonies
By appointment
Wedding Ceremonies
Advance booking required
Memorial Services
As needed - contact for arrangements
Private Prayers
Available upon request
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