Navroz

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Navroz, the Parsi New Year, has been named after the legendary king of Persia who was also the fourth Shah of the Pishdadian dynasty of Persia. Navroz also goes by the name of Jamshed Navroz.

The word Jamshed Navroz is a combination of Jamshed, the man who started the Parsi Calendar, and Navroz meaning a new day. 

This festival is celebrated by different communities and people belonging to many faiths for more than 7,000 years in western and central Asia. Usually, it is a secular holiday for most people and is observed with great fervour.

History of Navroz 

The festival marks New Year as per Zoroastrianism. The Parsi community follows this religion which is one of the oldest known monotheistic religions. Zoroastrianism was founded by Prophet Zarathustra about 3,500 years ago.

Moreover, it is also important to know that it was the official religion of Persia from 650 BCE until the rise of Islam which dawned during the 7th century. Yes, as per the historical records, when the Islamic armies invaded Persia many of the Zoroastrians had to migrate to places such as Gujarat and Pakistan. Currently, there are about 2.6 million Zoroastrians worldwide.

Major Attractions Of Navroz Festival

1. Celebrations of Navroz

People from various religious backgrounds and traditions take part in the festivities. It represents a yearly renewal and cleansing of energies in our universe. On the day of Navroz, all the people get up early in the morning to clean their houses. They wear new clothes and distribute gifts. People also indulge in charity for those in need. 

2. Traditions

This festival is essentially celebrated with great fervor among people who visit the fire temples to pray for prosperity and seek forgiveness for their sins. Devotees enjoy delicious meals prepared especially for this purpose like - moong daal, Pulav, and many other varieties of mouth-watering dishes. An important tradition that is specifically observed on this day is of gathering around the table where all the family members gather in a common room decorated with objects symbolizing purity, brightness, and wealth.

3. Navroz Food and Clothes

On the vibrant festival of Navroz, the women folk wear traditional Gara Saree, and men generally wear their new and best clothes. However, their traditional clothing includes a long muslin shirt also known as sudra and Kusti, loose cotton trousers, and a waistcoat prepared from a white cloth along with a china silk skull cap. 

For celebrating Navroz, food plays a very significant part. Some of the traditional Parsi delicacies prepared on this day include dhansak, Meethi Sev Dahi, prawns, Farcha, berry pulao, and more.

How to Reach

Navroz traces its roots back to ancient Persia which is the Iran of current times and is celebrated in 17 countries. And in India, it is a holiday typically observed in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra.

By Air

If you are planning to visit Mumbai via air, then you will need to deboard at the Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport. This airport has very good connectivity with other Indian cities. After deboarding your flight, you can easily hire a cab, bus, or auto to reach your destination.

By Train

You can also plan to travel to Mumbai via train as well. As per your convenience, you can consider deboarding at Mumbai Central, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Dadar, Kurla, and then further take a cab to reach your place.

By Road

You can also consider traveling to Mumbai via roadways. The connecting roads to other cities and states are very well maintained. If you are residing in nearby regions, then you can easily cover the distance by hiring a cab, bus, or by your own car.

Frequently Asked Questions About Navroz

Q1.What is navroz festival?
A1. Navroz Festival is the Iranian New Year, also known as the Persian New Year.     

Q2. Navroz festival is related to which religion?
A2. Navroz Festival is related to Parsiism and Zoroastrianism religion.

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