Learn about the Parsis, a Zoroastrian community in India, who migrated from Persia in the 7th century and preserved their faith and culture. Explore their religious beliefs, rituals, festivals, cuisine, clothing, and contributions to Indian society. The Parsis The beginning In the 10th century a group of Iranians fled Iran as refugees in search of somewhere to practise their religion freely. The Iranshah Atash Behram at Udwada - the most ... Learn about the ancient Persian religion founded by Zoroaster and its spread, decline, and survival in India. Zoroastrians, also known as Parsis, are a minority community in India with a rich cultural heritage and traditions. PARSIS Parsi wedding portrait The Parsis (also spelled Parsees) are an immigrant community that follows follow the religion Zoroastrianism. The are largely descendants of Persians who fled the Muslim conquests in Iran in the 8th century and afterwards. They may have originated from a region of Fars in Iran, hence their name. Parsis speak a Gujarti patois and English. Their liturgical language is Avestan—an eastern Iranian language known only from its use in Zoroastrian scripture. Some of ...
