The Navjote Book

An activity book for young Zoroastrians.

Interactive learning, games, stickers, templates for crafts and recipes! An excellent introduction to preparing young Zoroastrian children for the initiation into the faith and perfect for recently Navjoted children to enjoy.

The Navjote Book is available in India here and in the US here.

“A must-have for young Zoroastrian kids. Making the understanding of our faith enjoyable through games, activities and coloring, this beautifully illustrated educational book will provide guidance to our young children for years to come.” – Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor Vada Dasturji, Iranshah Atash Behram

“The Navjote Book sponsored by World Zoroastrian Organisation was written and illustrated by Californian based  Delzin Choksey. It should be given to every young Zoroastrian on preparing for their navjote as it is magical.   I was enchanted by the book and  concept of encouraging the young to feel like superheroes and teaching them how to tie their kusti and that prayers were a  way to talk to Ahura Mazda.

I decided to read and use The Navjote Book  with  my  second grandson Sam who is seven and a bright spark. Sam gave the book a thumbs up and that is the highest praise any children’s  book can obtain. If those that should enjoy it actually read it and use it to stimulate their imagination and creative skills then it is a great hit. 

The Navjote book is packed with activities,  including cooking tips, crossword puzzles and stickers to play with and a brilliant way to engage the young to understand why their initiation into our ancient faith is so important. 

Delzin is known as a gifted illustrator and her colourful drawings add to the charm of her book.

Sam and I  had great fun following  the step by step instruction on how to make a  topi which Sam  insisted was the same as Aladdin wore on his adventures. When asked about the importance of the ASHA concept in Zoroastrianism he pipped up that the ASHA centre was where Granny went to every day and a place he loved to visit.  The Navjote Book is gift that every young child will cherish and every adult will regret they did not have when they prepared for their navjote.

– Zerbanoo Gifford, Founder of the ASHA Centre, President of WZO

“Authentic, modern, simple and zany – a wonderful combination for children. Delzin has done a wonderful job enabling children as well as youngsters to understand not only the religion and prayers, but also the customs and traditions, with oodles of fun and activities.”

– Ervad Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia Principal, Dadar Athornan Institue, Religious scholar 

“Delzin understands how young children learn and provides the necessary information on the Navjote ceremony in a beautiful manner.”

– Dr. Coomi S. Vevaina Professor Emeritus, INDIA Education Futurist, TEDx speaker, internationally acclaimed Educator

“The Navjote Book’ by Delzin Choksey is fundamentally different from similar books of the same genre in that it provides pre and recently Navjoted children with an interesting as well as fun time opportunity to learn about our faith, traditions and culture, that will create a lasting impact on their impressionable minds and stand them in good stead in the future.”

– Dinshaw K. Tamboly Chairman, The WZO Trust Funds