Dastur

A dastūr, sometimes spelt dustoor, is a term for a Zoroastrian high priest who has authority in religious matters and ranks higher than a mobad or herbad. In this specific sense, the term is used mostly among the Parsis of India.[1] The head priest is called vaḍā dastur. The first one in India was Dustoor Meherji Rana.

This article is about the priest rank. For the surname, see Dastur (surname). For the TV series, see Dastoor.

References
  1. Shaki, Mansour (1994). "Dastūr". Encyclopaedia Iranica.
  • Boyce, Mary (2001). Zoroastrians, Their Religious Beliefs and Practices. London: Routledge
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