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Symbols

Faravahar - This symbol is to represent a fravashi (like a guardian angel). Since it was first on royal inscriptions, the symbol was thought to be the fravashi of the king. This religious symbol was adapted by the Pahlavi dynasty to represent the Iranian nation. In present day Zoroastrianism the Faravahar is used to be areminder of one’s life purpose, which is to live in such a way that your soul will be closer to frasho kereti, or union with the Zoroastrian god, Ahura Mazda. The Faravahar is a big symbol in Zoroastrianism because it's a main symbol that people associate with Zoroastrianism and it a big symbol for Iranian culture

Fire - Zoroastrians believe that fire has a lot to do with holiness and have many different interpretations. One is that they believe fire is sacred and is a symbolic representation of god. Fire is also used in temples in whichpeople can pray to as fire is a representation of god. The fire also represents a spiritual flame we have within us and the ethical values which are order, beneficence, honesty, fairness, and justice. Fire is also an important symbol because in Zoroastrian belief, fire is mentioned in many sacred texts on the creation of the world so they belive that the world was created with fire. Fire is also a symbol of wisdom and being good, which is the contrast of darkness where darkness is a symbol of ignorance and absence of wisdom.

 Sudreh and Kushti - The sudreh and kushti are common garments worn by Zoroastrianists. The sudreh is the garment worn and the kushti is a cord that supposed to be tied around your waist. These garments are a white color because they are a symbol of purity. It's a constant reminder to stay pure and not do bad things as well as not to have bad thoughts or any impurities. It is also believed that these garments channel spiritual energy and that Ahura Mazda's power is in these garments. 

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