Hinduism_in_Iran

Hinduism in Iran

Hinduism in Iran

Overview of the presence and role of Hinduism in Iran

Hinduism is a minor religion in Iran. As of 2015, there were 39,200 Hindus residing in Iran.[1]

Two Hindu temples were built by the Arya Samaj, one in Bandar Abbas and one in Zahedan, both funded by Indian merchants in the late 19th century.[2][3]

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada traveled to Tehran in 1976. Since 1977, ISKCON runs a vegetarian restaurant in Tehran.[4]

Demographics

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In 2010, there were about 20,000 Hindus in Iran which increased to 39,200 in 2015.[7][8]

List of Hindu temples

Bandar Abbas Vishnu Temple

The following list are of the notable Hindu temples in Iran.

See also

References

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