The typically Parsi cultural symbols of the 17th and 18th centuries such as language (a Parsi variant of Gujarati), arts, crafts, and sartorial habits developed into Parsi theatre, literature, …

Parsi, member of a group of followers in India of the Iranian prophet Zoroaster (or Zarathustra). The Parsis, whose name means “Persians,” are descended from Persian Zoroastrians who …

A comprehensive look at Parisis: their origin, religion, language, God, culture, way of life and the issues affecting the Parsi community.

Parsi women who marry non-Parsis are strictly excluded from the Parsi community along with their offspring. Divorce rates are higher among Parsis than among other Indian communities, …

Mar 30, 2025 · The Parsi community has its roots back in Iran or the then kingdom of Persia. They are the descendants of the Persian Zoroastrians who immigrated to India in order to avoid …

Jan 9, 2019 · The term Parsi refers to an individual who belongs to the Zoroastrian society that moved from Persia to India during the 7th century AD to flee persecution from Muslims who …

Jun 8, 2021 · The Parsi community finds its calling in an ancient religion known as Zoroastrianism. Followers of Zoroastrianism celebrate auspicious festivals such as Nowruz, …

The confused response of the Parsi priesthood to these early campaigns marked the beginning of an era of re-interpretation of the Avesta, the effects of which soon began to filter back to Iran.

Parsi literature is to be found in languages that have been adopted, namely Gujarati and English. There are no indigenous visual or performing arts, although some modern artists follow …

Parsi Parsis are Zoroastrians originally from the Iranian region of Pars who came to India, having fled religious persecution in Iran. Owing to centuries of separation, present-day Parsis and …