Annually invoking the fravashis during the muktad days is considered an act of piety and righteousness
Farrokh Jijina and Parinaz Gandhi
Long-stemmed flowers in one hand, sandalwood sticks in the other, generations of Zoroastrians have been fondly remembering the dear departed during the muktad days leading up to or past Navroz. Whether prayers are recited at one’s residence or the fire temple or a prayer hall, by mobeds or mobedyars or family members, for 18 or 10 or five days, as per the Shahenshahi or Kadmi or Fasli calendar, for free, at a nominal or exorbitant cost, invoking the blessings of the fravashis (guardian spirits) is considered a worthy act.
Vases at the Vachaghandhy Agiary
Photo: Jasmine D. Driver
The Fravardegan or......