Hinduism in Iran

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

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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 Population
YearPop.±%
201020,000—    
201539,200+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 pilgrimages

Following are some of the notable Hindu pilgrimages in Iran

See also

References
  1. "Iran, Religion And Social Profile". thearda.com. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  2. Potter, L. (5 January 2009). The Persian Gulf in History. ISBN 9780230618459. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  3. R. Sidda Goud, Manisha Mookherjee. India and Iran in Contemporary Relations. Allied Publishers. p. 46.
  4. Ruth A. Tucker (2004). Another Gospel: Cults, Alternative Religions, and the New Age Movement. p. 282.
  5. "Religions in Iran". globalreligiousfutures.org. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  6. "Iran, Religion And Social Profile". thearda.com. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  7. "Religions in Iran". globalreligiousfutures.org. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  8. "Iran, Religion And Social Profile". thearda.com. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
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