Gujarati Ritual Directions of the Paragna, Yasna and Visperad Ceremonies

This edition gives a transcription of Anklesaria's text, an English translation, a Gujarati-English glossary, an introduction to Gujarati-language works on ritual directions and a study on the relationship between Anklesaria's text and the liturgical manuscripts in Yasna 3-8. Unlocking the meaning and performative aspects in this first-ever edition in any European language, of these core Zoroastrian rituals in India, Celine Redard and Kerman Dadi Daruwalla open up the Indian tradition for future research and highlight its importance.