Teshtar Irani as a Mobediar (Zoroastrian Priestess)
In this slideshow, you will see Teshtar Irani as a Mobediar (Zoroastrian priestess) praying during the Nowruz celebrations in 2022 at ZAGNY: Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York. In her oral history interview, Teshtar describes her experience of becoming a Mobediar, teaching religious classes to Zoroastrian kids, and performing muktad prayers at her home.
Roshni Rustomji-Kerns's Archival Objects: A Farohar Frame, A Watch Necklace, A Gifted Candle
In this slideshow, you will see:
A Farohar frame Roshni Rustomji-Kerns keeps near and dear to herself. The Farohar is a winged sun disk with a seated figure in the center and is a meaningful symbol from old Persia and in Zoroastrianism represents the guardian angel. In her oral history interview, Roshni shared her strong belief in the guardian angel.
Meher's Parents, Roshan and Fali
This is a photograph Meher took of her parents, Roshan and Fali, before she left India. She remembers taking it using only window light, in her parents' bedroom. She can tell they were dressed up to go somewhere special. Her mom loved wearing pearls and her dad would not be wearing a tie unless he had to.
Teshtar Irani’s Great Grandmother’s Gara
This is a photograph of Teshtar Irani's great grandmother's gara (Parsi style saree). In her oral history interview, Teshtar selected the gara as one of the objects she'd keep in a time capsule.
Karachi Race Club Pin
An artifact Havovi Cooper shared as part of her interview profile. This is a Karachi Race Club pin that belonged to Havovi's grandparents. She wears the pin on her denim jacket. One of the main aspects of these migration stories is what material objects do we keep with us during our journey. This is an example of Havovi's experiences and stories of making a new home in the United States.
A 100 Pakistani Rupee Note for Sagunn
An artifact Havovi Cooper shared as part of her interview profile. This is a 100 Pakistani rupee note given to her for good wishes during her engagement.
Solar Motion Disk
Anahita Sidhwa shares her passion for astronomy in her interview. This solar motion disks a little cardboard piece she uses to teach astronomy to her students. It shows very nicely what happens at the equinoxes and solstices from our perspective on Earth. Equinoxes and solstices are also an integral part of the Zoroastrian calendar and main celebrations such as Nowruz.