Hinduism in Iran
| Total population | |
|---|---|
39,200 (2015),0.05% Of Total Population | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Bandar Abbas • Zahedan • Tehran | |
| Religions | |
| Hinduism | |
| Languages | |
| Punjabi • Persian • Balochi • Hindi | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Indians in Iran and Hindus |
| Hinduism by country |
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| Full list |
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
[edit]| Year | 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
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The following list are of the notable Hindu temples in Iran.
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Iran, Religion And Social Profile". thearda.com. Archived from the original on 12 June 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ Potter, L. (5 January 2009). The Persian Gulf in History. Springer. ISBN 9780230618459. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ R. Sidda Goud, Manisha Mookherjee. India and Iran in Contemporary Relations. Allied Publishers. p. 46.
- ^ Ruth A. Tucker (2004). Another Gospel: Cults, Alternative Religions, and the New Age Movement. p. 282.
- ^ "Religions in Iran". globalreligiousfutures.org. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ "Iran, Religion And Social Profile". thearda.com. Archived from the original on 12 June 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ "Religions in Iran". globalreligiousfutures.org. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ "Iran, Religion And Social Profile". thearda.com. Archived from the original on 12 June 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ www.sirang.com, Sirang Rasaneh. "Hindus Temple (Indians Temple) 2021 Tourist Attraction in Bandar Abbas, travel to iran, Visit Iran". itto.org | Iran Tourism & Touring. Archived from the original on 10 March 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
