Teshtar Irani and other Zoroastrian Priests
This is a video of Teshtar Irani along with other Zoroastrian priests offering prayers during the Nowruz celebrations at ZAGNY in 2022. In his interview, Teshtar describes her experience of becoming a Mobediar, teaching religious classes to Zoroastrian kids, and performing muktad prayers at her home.
Savitri Tolan Oral History Interview
Savitri Tolan, a behavioral therapist, discusses her wedding (which was a fusion of Indo-Jamaican/Indo-Guyanese traditions), her faith as a Hindu, her passion for Bollywood dancing, her family's musical traditions with songbooks and memorization, the annual family reunion, and her desire to preserve Indo-Jamaican traditions to teach her son.
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Andrea Maragh Macko Oral History Interview
Andrea Maragh Macko discusses her migration from Jamaica to NY then Miami and growing up in a strict Hindu household, her family history of Pandits, and founding mandirs in Jamaica and Miami, FL. Her family was very involved in growing Lakshmi Narayan Mandir and then Amar Jyoti mandir in Miami. Andrea also discusses the songs and traditions passed down in her family.
Ghanesh Maragh Oral History Interview
Ghanesh Maragh, a hospitality and entertainment professional, discusses his families' origin in India, his faith as a Hindu, and his craft as one of the remaining Nachaniya dancers - a folk dance brought from North India to Jamaica.
"Certificate of Ordination"
Certificate of Ordination for Bhagat Singh Thind, recognizing Thind as a “Gyanee and Parcharak (Teacher and Preacher)” of the Sikh faith. The certificate was issued by the Stockton Sikh Temple on June 8, 1932.
A Message from the Hindu Temple
A booklet published by the San Francisco Vedanta Society in regards to the Hindu Temple of San Francisco and Vedanta. Contents include: 'What is Vedanta?', 'Some Questions on Vedanta', quotes from great thinkers and religious works, 'The Vedanta Society', and 'General Features of the Hindu Temple'.
Invitation to Baha'i New Year Celebration
Invitation to Baha'i New Year Celebration, addressed to Godha Ram Channon and sent by the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of San Francisco. The postcard states that the celebration will take place on March 20 at the Western Women’s Club in San Francisco.
"Bahá’í: A World Faith"
One of a series of advertisements in , Newsweek, and United Nations World, entitled "Bahá’í: A World Faith." The ad, placed by Bahá’í Public Relations in Wilmette, Illinois, explains the faith’s core tenets and adds that literature is available upon request.