Hinduism in Iran
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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[]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 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 pilgrimages[]
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Following are some of the notable Hindu pilgrimages in Iran
See also[]
- List of Hindu temples
- Zoroastrianism in India
- Religious freedom in Iran
- Religion in Iran
- Buddhism in Iran
- Sikhism in Iran
References[]
- ^ "Iran, Religion And Social Profile". thearda.com. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ Potter, L. (5 January 2009). The Persian Gulf in History. 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. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ "Religions in Iran". globalreligiousfutures.org. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ "Iran, Religion And Social Profile". thearda.com. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
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