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Sukkhar
In Zoroastrianism, there is a long history of offering sweet-smelling woods to the Holy Fires. Today, this practice carries on with the tradition of offering sandalwood at our Agiaries and Atash Behrams.
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Divo
Divos are small oil lanterns traditionally lit by Parsis when they visit an Agiary or Atash Behram. A divo is lit to ask for a blessing for our wishes. These can be lit for good fortune, for someone special, or simply to connect with God.
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Tan-Dorosti
In the Tan-Dorosti, the Wise Lord is invoked together with the Amesha Spentas and the Yazatas in order to seek their blessings for the individual living Zoroastrians specifically mentioned in the prayer.
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Yajashne Ceremony
The Yajashne ceremony is a ritual for strength and good health, as well as a celebration of water. During the ceremony, performed in Havan Gah, two priests consecrate a vase of water over the course of about two to three hours.
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Jashan Ceremony
The Jashan is a ceremony that is sponsored either by a community or an individual to celebrate or to bless an important event. It can be conducted for any occasion in a person's life or for the community (e.g. a seasonal Jashan).
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Vendidad Ceremony
The Vendidad by itself is usually performed after the death of a person, but it is also part of various other liturgical ceremonies such as the Nirangdin. This ceremony is performed by two priests seeking Sarosh Yazad for the advancement of the soul.
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Farishta Ceremony
The Farishta is a ceremony which gives appreciation to all the thirty-three Farestas. This ceremony is mostly done for happiness, health and overall prosperity of the whole family.
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Muktad Ceremony
The Muktad prayers are held after a Zoroastrian has passed away. It is believed that these prayers aid the departed's soul on its journey through the afterlife.