PATETI - is the Parsis New Year Day. Th last
day of the previous year is the time to close off all accounts for that
year. The sgnificance of this day is that it is the time to consider
the wrongs and sins of the previous year and atone for them.
In India's multicultural society the Parsis have a signficamt position. They have lived in India for centuries. On Pateti day they visit their templ
In India's multicultural society the Parsis have a signficamt position. They have lived in India for centuries. On Pateti day they visit their templ
e called the AGIARY. In the Agiary
is kept the sacred fire which was brought from Persia when they first
came to India and is always kept burning by their high priest. They
worship Ahura Mazda, symbolized by fire. They renew their promise to
have good thoughts, use good words and perform right actions.These are
the three tenets of their religion. The word "pateti' comes from PATET
which means repentance .
Parsis wear their "kusti" or sacred vest. The men wear their tradtional dress called 'dagli' while the women dress in their traditional 'gara' sarees. A 'jashan' (worship) is performed and sandalwood is offered to the fire.
As for most festivals, cleaning te house is important. Chowk Chandan, which is rangoli stamped out of tin molds decorates the steps and threshold of the house. Guests are greeted at he gateway with a garland. A tilak is placed on the forehead of the children, new clothes are worn and elaborate menus prepared. After the Jashan, ( thanksgiving prayers) in he temple the rest of the day is spent in meetng and visiting with friends and family. The traditional greeting is "Sal Mubarak" (Happy New Year).
PATETI is celebrated six days before Khordad Sal, or he birthday of the prophet Zoroaster.
Parsis wear their "kusti" or sacred vest. The men wear their tradtional dress called 'dagli' while the women dress in their traditional 'gara' sarees. A 'jashan' (worship) is performed and sandalwood is offered to the fire.
As for most festivals, cleaning te house is important. Chowk Chandan, which is rangoli stamped out of tin molds decorates the steps and threshold of the house. Guests are greeted at he gateway with a garland. A tilak is placed on the forehead of the children, new clothes are worn and elaborate menus prepared. After the Jashan, ( thanksgiving prayers) in he temple the rest of the day is spent in meetng and visiting with friends and family. The traditional greeting is "Sal Mubarak" (Happy New Year).
PATETI is celebrated six days before Khordad Sal, or he birthday of the prophet Zoroaster.
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