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Parsi New Year - Navroz!
Date of Parsi New Year 2009 - 21st March according to
Parsi Calendar
If you come across a group of people wishing each other "Sal Mubarak" or Happy New Year on 21st of March, then don't be surprised as this is the New Year of Parsis also known as Jamshedi Navroz or Zoroastrian New Year. This festival is named after the Persian king Jamshed who also started the Parsi New Year Calendar. It is believed that universe goes on a repeat cycle form this day. "Navroz" or "Nooroz" meaning spring also transpires into prosperity, success, happiness and joy for the people n the New Year. |
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There are a lot of Parsis residing in all parts of the world especially India. Let's have a look at their traditions and celebrations.
Parsi New Year Traditions
- One should give respect to their elders and be with the family members and loved ones.
- Wake up early in the morning, bath clean house and deck up in new clothes.
- Farsi New Year Decorations consisting of Rangoli, incense sticks, coal scuttle with sandalwood powder to keep the air pure.
- Offer food and cloths to the poor people.
- Put auspicious things on the table which consists of sacred book, a picture of Zarathustra, mirror, candles, incense burner, fruits, flowers, a goldfish bowl, sugar, bread and some coins for the prosperity and long life of family members.
Persian New Year Celebrations
- Breakfast-sweet ravo and vermicelli
- Visit along with family members a fire temple of Agiary and offer thanksgiving prayer called Jashn
- Throw sandalwood to the Holy Fire with heads covered by the traditional cap
- Lunch - Pulav with nuts and saffron , fish, non veg food complete with spices
- Guests who come to visit are welcomed with sprinkled rose water and faluda sweet dish
- The Parsi New Year Celebrations come to an end on the 13th day of the Parsi New Year which is called Sizdah Be Dar
- It is customary for all family members to go out and celebrate this day by throwing the Sabzeh seeds grown during the New Year into river.
- Some unmarried girls can also tie these sprouts and pray for good luck and a great love life
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