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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
Historical PopulationYear |
Pop. |
±% |
---|
2010 | 20,000 | — |
---|
2015 | 39,200 | +96.0% |
---|
Source:
[5]
[6] |
Year
|
Percent
|
Increase
|
2010
|
0.02%
|
-
|
2015
|
0.05%
|
+0.03%
|
In 2010, there were about 20,000 Hindus in Iran which increased to 39,200 in 2015.
[7]
[8]
List of Hindu temples
The following list are of the notable Hindu temples in Iran.
See also
References
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^ Potter, L. (5 January 2009).
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^ R. Sidda Goud, Manisha Mookherjee. India and Iran in Contemporary Relations. Allied Publishers. p. 46.
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^ Ruth A. Tucker (2004). Another Gospel: Cults, Alternative Religions, and the New Age Movement. p. 282.
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"Religions in Iran". globalreligiousfutures.org. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
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"Iran, Religion And Social Profile". thearda.com. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
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"Religions in Iran". globalreligiousfutures.org. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
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"Iran, Religion And Social Profile". thearda.com. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
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