Holiday of Spenta Armaiti (05/03)

The holiday of Spenta-Armaiti falls on March 5 when the Sun enters 15 degrees Pisces.

The holiday of Spenta Armaiti — of the Holy Land — provides an opportunity for everyone to realize their earthly duty, to accept their measure of humility and submission.

He reminds Zoroastrians that the earth should be cultivated at all its levels — from the soil to their body, which is also a particle of the ashes of the earth.

The sacred principle of Spenta-Armaiti teaches moderation and reasonableness in the material world, as well as respectful, correct attitude towards the Earth itself. There is a set of rules for dealing with her.

The holiday is also dedicated to the animal — Sacred Dog, guarding the house and temple, serving and sacrificing itself for the sake of others. The day is connected with peace and joy. Pets and their fur are blessed. They spin it and knit it from it.

On the holiday, jelly, compotes, and ritual soup with rice are boiled, which is blessed and divided among everyone. They bake triangular-shaped pies in the form of dogs.

18 lights are lit for this holiday.

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