Parsi New Year 2023: Discovering the Reasons Behind Indians Observing Navroz Twice a Year
Parsi New Year 2023: Delve into the Reasons Behind Indians Celebrating Navroz Twice in a Year.
Navroz, also recognized as Nowruz or Parsi New Year, symbolizes the onset of spring and the revival of nature. This festivity is cherished by diverse cultures and communities worldwide, including within India. However, there exists confusion regarding the festival's date in India, as it is commemorated twice annually. The festival of Navroz, or Jamshed-i-Navroz/Jamshed-i-Nouroz, takes its name from the Persian ruler Jamshed, credited with creating the Shahenshahi calendar. According to legend, Jamshed averted an apocalypse in the form of a devastating winter, saving the world from destruction.
King Jamshed ascended a throne adorned with precious gems and ascended to the heavens on the shoul...