Zoroastrian Rituals And Practices
Navjote - Zoroastrian Initiation Ceremony
Discussion on the importance of initiation in Zoroastrianism as well as descriptions of the actual ceremony.
Discussion on the importance of initiation in Zoroastrianism as well as descriptions of the actual ceremony.
Zoroastrian Funerals
Zoroastrians strive for purity in their lives, and death is considered the one of the ultimate corrupting influences. As such, Zoroastrian funeral rites strongly focus on ways to keep the surviving community uncontaminated from the recently deceased.
Zoroastrians strive for purity in their lives, and death is considered the one of the ultimate corrupting influences. As such, Zoroastrian funeral rites strongly focus on ways to keep the surviving community uncontaminated from the recently deceased.
The Kusti And The Tying Ritual
The kusti is a ceremonial cord worn around the waist and ritually tied several times during the day by Zoroastrians. It is is a remainder of their faith and their devotion to Ahura Mazda.
The kusti is a ceremonial cord worn around the waist and ritually tied several times during the day by Zoroastrians. It is is a remainder of their faith and their devotion to Ahura Mazda.