Parsi New Year 2019 : All over the world, on the first day of the Zoroastrian calendar’s first month people commemorate the holiday. In India, this actually falls on 21st March, on the other hand, the Shahanshahi calendar is followed, which means the New Year celebration happens in the later on months of the year.
Parsi New Year 2019 Date: Parsi New Year will be celebrating on 17 August in India.
Significance:
The Parsi New Year is celebrated by Parsis who believe in spreading as well as promoting friendly relationships amongst the people of diverse communities. Parsis visit the Fire temple by dressing up in traditional attire; ask for forgiveness for their sins and wealth on the day of the festival. They also seek for promoting solidarity and peace in families. Moreover, they also offer flowers, fruits, milk, water and sandalwood to the sacred fire.
History:
The religion of Zoroastrianism is followed by Parsis, and it is one of the oldest identified monotheistic religions. Approximately 3500 years ago it was founded by the Prophet Zarathustra in ancient Iran.
It was one of the most important religions of the ancient world for more than over 1000 years and was the authorized religion of Persia from 650 BCE until the rise of Islam in the 7th century. When the Persia was invaded by Islamic armies, many Zoroastrians migrated, to places like Pakistan and Gujarat in India. At present there are about 2.6 million Zoroastrians all over the world and with the Parsis in India being the largest single group.
However, the Parsis, observe the New year using the Shahenshahi calendar which does not report for leap years, meaning this holiday has now moved by 200 from its usual day of the vernal equinox.
Celebrations:
On this day, the Parsis decorated their homes with rangolis and colorful flowers. They prepare mouth-watering dishes which include fish, shan, mutton, chicken and various desserts which are very delicious. They always keep some auspicious items at house, including a picture of Zarathustra, their sacred book, a goldfish bowl, bread, some coins, sugar, flowers, mirror, incense burner, candles and fruits. These things mainly represent longevity and prosperity for the family members. Parsi New Year is also a day blessing in which devotees show gratitude towards God. They also prepare a sweet ravo which is prepared with milk, sugar, suji and vermicelli. This is the most excellent breakfast one can get during the festival.
The devotees, after breakfast visit the Fire Temple and do thanksgiving prayer which is known as Jashan. Then, everybody wishes to all ‘Sal Mubarak’. Then they do lunch, which consists of dish, lulav, moong dal and rice. On Parsi New Year and Pateti everyone visiting a Parsi home is welcomed with a sprinkle of rose water. In many homes, the guests are also offered Faluda, a drink which is prepared rose flavoured chilled vermicelli. Apart from this, many people also use favorable time of year to give to charities or to the poor people. So, we wish you a Happy Parsi New Year!
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