A new book talks about the rich legacy of Zoroastrian fire temples in Udwada, Gujarat
An excerpt from ‘Iranshah: A Legacy Restored’, by Zarin Amrolia.
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An excerpt from ‘Iranshah: A Legacy Restored’, by Zarin Amrolia.
There is uneasiness over rituals being held for a Hindu temple as well as the message it sends out to another minority group.
Religious tourism inspires adventurers for a multitude of reasons. Perhaps you wish to fulfil a pilgrimage meaningful to your faith. You may be a fan of Adventurers are inspired by religious tourism for a multitude of reasons. Perhaps you wish to fulfil a pilgrimage meaningful to your faith. You may be a fan of sightseeing and desire selfies with recognisable landmarks. Or you're like me and seek to amplify your spirituality until your soul explodes and you merge with the metaphysical Universe.
While for the Kurds, Nowruz stands as a symbol of resistance, for Persians, it is purely a cultural festival. In India, the Parsi community celebrates it with fervour.
Elements of Indian culture and pre-Islamic Persia that survive in India shape modern Iranian culture, even today.