Religious instruction

The Thana Parsi Zoroastrian Anjuman (TPZA) launched Dharma Gyan (religious instruction) classes for children on February 15, 2009, Zarsis Udhnawala, the Anjuman’s president has informed Parsiana via e-mail. Ervad (Dr) Ramiyar Karanjia, principal of the Dadar Athornan Boarding Madressa enlightened the enthusiastic crowd of young and old alike on the Kings of Persia, King Cyrus, birth of Zoroaster, Ameshaspands, Ahriman, Yazads, Fravashi, Khoreh, etc at the Anjuman Otla. Using stories and a quiz, Karanjia successfully imparted religious knowledge for an hour-and-a-half, after which light snacks were served to all.

(Above and below) Audience and participants in Dharma Gyan class; (bottom right): TPZA president Zarsis Udhnawala felicitates Ervad (Dr) Ramiyar Karanjia (left)

Acceding to public demand, TPZA plans to continue these sessions fortnightly, on every first and third Sunday at 4.30 p.m.