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• Avesta -- Zoroastrian Archives - The complete text of the extant Avesta, the most ancient scriptures of Zoroastrianism, as well as many Pahlavi scriptures. Information about the Avestan language, and substantial resources for students of Zoroastrian religion.
• A Brief Overview of Zoroastrianism - Zoroastrianism is the ancient religion of Persia, founded about 3500 years ago by the prophet Zarathushtra. This article provides a brief overview of its principle tenets.
• Ahura Mazda - Encyclopedia Mythica Article discussing Ahura Mazdah ("Lord Wisdom") who is the supreme god of the Zoroastrian religion.
• Ancient Iran - The Ancient Iranian Cultural and Religious Research and Development Center Website. Information on Zarathustra, his teachings, and ancient Iranian culture.
• Basic Zoroastrianism and the Teachings of Zarathustra - A description of various Zoroastrian beliefs, as well as links to holy books online and a history of Zarathustra.
• Beliefnet.com: Zoroastrianism - Basic information with forums and links.
• Evolution of Zoroastrianism - Details nine different sects of Zoroastrianism, some still alive and some inactive for years.
• Famous Zoroastrians - List of famous Zoroastrians, including government leaders, musicians, writers, etc.
• Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America - FEZANA - A not-for-profit coordinating organization for Zoroastrian Associations in North America. Religious materials, scholarship information, and an online journal.
• Good Thoughts - The Zarathushtrian Assembly - A religious corporation established with the aim of studying and disseminating information on the Divine Message of Zarathushtra and promoting the Zarathushtrian Fellowship.
• O'Shihan Cultural Organization - Formed to promote Zarathushti/Zoroastrian Culture, art and sport. Home of Gatha Group, ZIFF (Zrarthushti International Film/video Festival), and Rostam-Simin Culture-Art Competitions.
• Parsiana - Monthly magazine for the international Zoroastrian and Parsi community.
• PersianDNA - A non-profit and non-political online community that provides information on the Zoroastrian religion and Persian history, art and culture. Offers a newsletter and web design services.
• The World Zoroastrian Organisation - Activities of the World body, WZO, and information about the ancient religion of Zarathusthra.
• The World of Zoroastrianism - Information on the original teachings of the Zoroastrian religion, its founder and its influence and similarities with mayor world religions. Discusses its universal message and its relevance today.
• Traditional Zoroastrianism - The tenets of the religion, religious articles and stories.
• Who Are The Zoroastrians? - A personal essay describing basic concepts of this Persian religion and the possible connection between it and Germanic mythology.
• Zarathushtra - Dedicated to the Spiritual Philosophy of Zarathushtra and Zoroastrianism. Includes a Zoroastrian Cyber-Temple, articles and discussion groups.
• Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Chicago - Details the Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Chicago, and gives some general info on Zoroastrianism
• Zoroastrian Association of Western Australia Inc. - A non-profit organisation committed to the maintenance of the Zoroastrian religion in Western Australia.
• Zoroastrian Holy Books - Provides links to online translations of several Zoroastrian holy texts.
• Zoroastrian Priestly Services - A fully ordained Zoroastrian Priest performs religious services for everyone around the world.
• Zoroastrian Religion - A personal page with Zoroastrian information and references on the Zoroastrian Calendar, Prayers, and Fire-temples.
• Zoroastrian Science Fiction - List of references to Zoroastrianism and Parsis in mainstream science fiction novels.
• Zoroastrian Society of Ontario - The society explains its history, aims and activities. Includes a list of the committee, newsletter and event listing.
• Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe - Local Anjuman of the United Kingdom and the Federation of Aunjumans in Europe for Parsi and Irani Zarthusti members. Site provides event calendar, library and facility hours and information, and news releases.
• Zoroastrianism and Mazdakism -- Delphi Forum - A forum for ongoing discussions about Zoroastrianism and Mazdakism.
• Zoroastrians of Shiraz - Zoroastrian religion, history, and culture. Information on Zoroastrians in Shiraz, Persepolis, Iran.
• Zoroastrians.info - A portal for Zoroastrians, including discussion forum, newsletter, and directory of people, news, and businesses.

Random Indian Recipes:-

• Vanila Ice Cream
  Take 2 3/4 cup of milk in a pan add sugar and keep boiling. Add chinagrass and cornflour in cold 1/4 cup of milk and mix well. Add in hot milk stir and cook on low flame (cook untill thick). Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Add vanila essence and fresh cream.mix in mixture. Pour the mixture in aluminium tin and keep to set in refrigerator. When it will half set again mix in mixture and keep in refrigerator to set.
  
  
• Mutton Cutlet
  Wash kheema and pressure Cook without water,by adding half portion of chopped onion, ginger garlic paste and garam masala powder. In a pan heat 1 cup of oil and add another half portion of ginger garlic paste,onion and green chilly. Fry for a minute and then add the cooked kheema,boiled potatoes green peas,red chilli powder,turmeric powder, garam masala powder, pepper powder,cumin powder,lime juice and salt. Cook on low flame for about 20 min or ...
  
  
• Dhondas
  Grate cucumber. remove seeds.take cucumber juice. Soak chana dal in water for 30 min. In a big pan take grated cucumber with juice and add soaked chana dal,coconut pieces,jeera powder,turmeric powder and salt.and keep to boil. In another pan take ghee and fry rawa for 4-5 min on low flame. then pour boiled cucumber water. Cook on low flame.then add ...
  
  
• Undhiyo
  Mix all above muthia ingredients in a bowl and knead dough without using water. Make small balls and deep fry in oil till golden and keep aside. Make pieces of all vegetables. Mix all masala ingredient and apply to chopped vegetables. In a cooker heat one bowl oil and fry whole red chilly.ajwain and hing. Now pour all vegetables in tadka and fry again for 2-3 min. Add 1-2 cup of water and cover the cooker. Allow to cook on low flame for 30-40 min. Allow cooker to cool. Now add fried muthias and mix well. Undhiyo is ready.
  
  
• Mango Sasav
  Wash,peel and cube mangoes. Dry roast 1/2 tsp mustard seeds in a pan till they crackle. Add to the coconut and grind fine paste along with jeera,turmeric powder,red chilly powder and peppercorns. Heat oil and add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and allow to crackle. Now pour the grind paste. Add jaggery,tamarind pulp,salt,mango pieces and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and simmer till all the water dries out. Add more jaggery if necessary. Serve hot with rice.
  
  
• Kheema
  First cook kheema in pressure cooker with little water. Make onion paste and chop tomato and coriander leaves. In kadai heat oil and fry onion paste for 2 min. Then add ginger garlic paste and fry for some time. Now add chopped tomato and again fry for 2 min. Add red chilly powder, ...
  
  
• Satyanarayana Prasad
  Clean rava and fry in hot ghee till light brown on slow flame. In another pan mix milk and water and keep to boil. Pour the milk mixture on fried rava. Make pieces of kaju and almond. Chop the banana into small pieces. When rava cook add sugar and cover the pan. Add kismis,kaju,almond and banana pieces. Mix well and cover the pan for 2-3 min. Lastly add elaichi powder. Prasad is ready.
  
  
• Shahi Navaratan kurma
  Boil all vegetables in a cooker. Heat oil in a pan and fry onions till golden brown. Now add ginger-garlic paste and fry till oil seperates. Add turmeric powder,chilli powder,coriander powder, garam masala powder and salt. Fry for 2-3 minutes. Now add tomato puree and Stir well and cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes. Add dry fruits. Add milk and Bring it to boil. Reduce the heat and cook until the gravy becomes thick. Add paneer and stir ...
  
  
• Aamras
  Soak alphonso mangoes in water for 1 hour. After 1 hour press mangoes by fingers lightly. Remove the tip and skin of mangoes. Press and take out the pulp into a bowl. With the help of milk take out all the remaining pulp of the seeds. Mix both in the blender and blend till smooth. Add sugar and elaichi powder. Enjoy with hot puris.
  
  
• Plain Dosa
  Wash rice,urad dal and methi seeds and soak in a water for atleast 4 hours. Grind to a smooth paste with a water.and keep aside for atleast 4-5 hours. Add salt and mix well. Heat a non-stick tava and grease with butter or oil. when hot, sprinkle a little ...