Dancers from the Silk Road Dance Company of Washington, DC; perform "Good Thoughts, Good Words, and Good Deeds".

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Zoroastrianism is an ancient spiritual tradition based on the teachings of the prophet Zoroaster; it honors Ahura Mazada as the supreme divine authority. It was once the dominant religion of old Persia, as well as parts of Central Asia and Caucasus like Tajikistan and present-day Azerbaijan. By actively participating in life through "good thoughts, good words, and good deeds." humans could foster happiness and fend off the negative forces of chaos. Fire is an agent of ritual purity.

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Size: 5100px × 3403px
Location: Joe's Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier, Maryland, United States of America
Photo credit: © John G. Walter / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: ahura, azerbaijan, caucasus, mazada, persia, tajikistan, zoroaster, zoroastrianism