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We enjoy reading Parsiana and getting to know the present trends in our community.
BOMI M. PAVRI
Is it possible for Parsiana to give us the prayers that the priests recite at the different ceremonies and the translation in English of the prayers recited by the priests? Is it possible for Parsiana to give the costs to a family for a funeral and prayers at Doongerwadi versus the costs and prayers of cremation at the (Worli) Prayer Hall?
K. J. PARAKH
The editors reply
There are several books that offer translations of the prayers. The rates at Doongerwadi and the Prayer Hall vary according to the prayers, number of priests and the ceremonies performed. At Doongerwadi the bungli charges for four days range from Rs 200 plus Rs 40 for electricity charges for the lower bunglis and upto Rs 1,500 for the Allbless Bungli. Bier charges ares Rs 50. There is no charge for use of the Worli Prayer Hall. The Bombay Municipal Corporation charges Rs 200 for the cremation.
Congratulations to Parsiana for covering a broad spectrum of news and laying emphasis on achievers. This should encourage the younger generation to emulate the success of senior Zoroastrians. Also happy to read the news covering Zoroastrians Abroad.
SHIREEN J. DARBARY
Poona
One of the enduring qualities of Parsiana is that even if you pick up an issue of yesteryears, it still holds your interest. It holds the same flavor — the continuing conflicts between the liberal and orthodox, the shine of a few individuals who make us proud and the hearkening back to the elegance of the past. The reporting is balanced and unbiased — a tempering influence on the global diaspora. Keep it up.
RUSTOM M. CURSETJI
Baroda