Gahanbar: The Zoroastrian Festivals

What is Gahanbar? Gahanbar, literally meaning “time of fruition,” is a series of six ancient Zoroastrian festivals that correspond to the six periods of creation as described in Zoroastrian cosmology. Each Gahanbar is celebrated over five days and commemorates a specific aspect of creation, such as the sky, water, or earth. History These festivals are […]

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Guardians of the Light: A Comprehensive Exploration of Zoroastrianism’s Beliefs and Practices

Zoroastrianism Zoroastrianism also known as Mazdayasna and Behdin is an ancient Persian religion that may have originated as early as 4,000 years ago. Arguably the world’s first monotheistic faith, it’s one of the oldest religions still in existence. Zoroastrianism was the state religion of three Persian dynasties (Achaemenid Empire, the Parthian Empire, and the Sassanian […]

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