Prayer Length Recited by
1. Kem-na Mazda (02:22)
Dr. N. D. Mihochehr-Homji
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Part 1 of Kusti ritual (padyab ) A ritual washing of the exposed parts of the body.
2. Hormezd-i Khodai (01:40)
Dr. N. D. Mihochehr-Homji
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Part 2 of Kusti ritual
3. Jasa-me avanghe Mazda (01:45)
Dr. N. D. Mihochehr-Homji
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Part 3 of Kusti ritual
4. Deen-no kalmo (01:01)
Dr. N. D. Mihochehr-Homji
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A short profession of faith in the middle-Persian language
5. Srosh baj (03:14)
Dr. N. D. Mihochehr-Homji
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This is one of the most frequently recited daily prayers. It especially asks for protection of the body (tanum paiti , verse 2),
and health and healing blessings (ahmai raeshcha , baeshazya- , verse 5).
6. Ahmai raeshcha (00:38)
Dr. N. D. Mihochehr-Homji
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Srosh baj, verse 5, part 1
7. Hazanghrem baeshazanam (00:24)
Dr. N. D. Mihochehr-Homji
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Srosh baj, verse 5, part 2
8. Jasa-me avanghe Mazda (SrB) (00:56)
Dr. N. D. Mihochehr-Homji
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Srosh baj, verse 5, part 3
9. Kerfeh mozhd (00:35)
Dr. N. D. Mihochehr-Homji
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Srosh baj, verse 5, part 4
10. Aiwisruthrem gah (08:51)
Dr. N. D. Mihochehr-Homji
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Evening prayer
11. Hawan gah (05:59)
Dr. N. D. Mihochehr-Homji
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Morning prayer
12. Atash niyayesh (16:32)
Dr. N. D. Mihochehr-Homji
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Litany to the Fire
Prayer Length Recited by
Ashem Vohu (00:18)
Dr. Kersey Antia
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First of the three most important prayers
(00:08)
Dastoorji N. D. Minochehr-Homji
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(00:16)
Ervad Soli Dastur
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Ahunawar (Yatha Ahu Vairyo) (00:34)
Dr. Kersey Antia
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Second of the three most important prayers
(00:32)
Ervad Soli Dastur
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Yenghe Hatam (0:25)
Dr. Kersey Antia
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Third of the three most important prayers
(0:17)
Dastoorji N. D. Minochehr-Homji
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(0:13)
Ervad Soli Dastur
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Khshnaothra Ahurahe Mazdao (0:18)
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This prayer is said during the first part of the purification or ritual ablution (Padayab )
Kem-Na Mazda (1:57)
Ervad Soli Dastur
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This prayer is said during the second part of the purification or ritual ablution (Padayab ). It serves as a sort of exorcism.
Ahura Mazda Khoday (3:00)
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Short prayer said while tying the sacred thread (kusti)
Jasa-Me Awanghe Mazda, Mazdayasno Ahmi (1:32)
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Prayer said after tying the sacred thread (kusti), includes the Zoroastrian Creed, or profession of faith
Srosh Baj (7:40)
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This is one of the most frequently recited daily prayers. It especially asks for protection of the body (tanum paiti , verse 2),
and health and healing blessings (ahmai raeshcha , baeshazya- , verse 5).
Grace before meals (0:46)
Known as Waz Nan Xurdan, this prayer is used especially by lay persons.
Hawan Gah (8:08)
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Morning prayer
Rapithwin Gah (8:15)
Ervad Soli Dastur
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Noon prayer
Uzerin Gah (8:05)
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Afternoon prayer
Aiwisruthrem Gah (7:46)
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Evening prayer
Ushahin Gah (7:30)
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Midnight prayer
Humatanam (0:22)
Dastoorji N. D. Minochehr-Homji
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Yasna 35:2
Hoshbam (15:49)
Ervad Soli Dastur
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Prayer recited at Dawn
Deen No Kalmo (1:32)
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A short profession of faith in the middle-Persian language
Khwarshed Niyayesh (19:34)
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Litany to the Sun
Mihr Niyayesh (18:40)
Ervad Soli Dastur
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Litany to Mithra
Nam Stayishn (4:15)
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Mah Niyayesh (9:32)
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Litany to the Moon
Aban Niyayesh (Ardvisur Niyayesh) (17:29)
Ervad Soli Dastur
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Litany to the Waters
Atash Niyayesh (12:32)
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Litany to the Fire
Namaz-i chahar nemag (1:14)
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Praise to the four directions. (More information)
Sarosh Yasht Vadi Nirang (3:48)
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Often recited before sleep
Doa Tan-Dorosti (3:59)
Ervad Soli Dastur
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Prayer of blessing
101 Names of God (2:57)
Ervad Soli Dastur
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Geh Saarnaa prayer (1:19:26)
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This prayer is part of the funeral service. For more information, see article by Firoze Jungalwala and Farhad Panthaki .
Farokhshi prayer (2:05:35)
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For more information see articles by Ervad Ratanshah R. Motafram, compiled by Rohinton G.N. Panthaky and by J. J. Modi .
Sanskrit Ashirwad (18:01)
Ervad Soli Dastur
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More details.
Pazand Ashirwad with Afrin Buzorgaan and Doa Tandoorasti (31:35)
Ervad Soli Dastur
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More details.
Vispa Humata (1:35)
Ervad Soli Dastur
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More details.
Patet Pashemaani (23:52)
Ervad Soli Dastur
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Prayer of repentance
Patet Rawaan Ni (23:36)
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Prayer of repentance
Satum Kardaa (32:53)
Ervad Soli Dastur
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Prayer of praise for the dead. See also accompanying booklet