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According to a legend, 3000 years ago Shah Jamshed of the Peshadian dynasty ascended the throne on "Navroz" - 'nav' meaning new and roze 'meaning day.
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The day before 'Navroz' is 'Pateti' when Parsis dwell on the wrongs or the sins committed the previous year.
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During 'Navroz' the Parsis decorate their homes with garlands and Rangoli (chalk designs).
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Mumbai, Aug 19: Members of the Parsi community thronged the Agyari temple here on Thursday to celebrate their Zoroastrian New Year 'Navroz'.
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Ten days prior to the 'Navroz', the Parsis hold prayers for the departed souls as they believe the spirits of the dead are present at this time and if remembered, they shower their blessings.
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Parsis celebrate Zoroastrian New Year 'Navroz' in Mumbai
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They underlined that the visit by Krishna was merely to attend Navroz (new year) celebrations (of parsis) in Iran and not a return trip to that of Iranian foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki.
Analysis 2010
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They underlined that the visit by Krishna was merely to attend Navroz (new year) celebrations (of parsis) in Iran and not a return trip to that of Iranian foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki.
Analysis 2010
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The Parsi festival of Navroz was put on the 'in imminent danger' map in 2009 in Azerbaijan,
The Times of India 2010
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They underlined that the visit by Krishna was merely to attend Navroz (new year) celebrations (of parsis) in Iran and not a return trip to that of Iranian foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki.
Analysis 2010
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