Parsi Temples in India

  • There are three major types of fire temples of the Parsi faith. 
    • The first is Atash Behram (Fire of Victory).
    • Second is Atash Adaran.
    • The third is Atash Dadgah.
  • There are eight Atash Behrams in India
    • Iranshah Atash Behram in Udvada (Gujarat), was built in the 18th century. 
    • Bhagarsath Anjuman Atash Behram in Navsari (Gujarat), was also built in the 18th century. 
    • Dadiseth, Wadia, Banaji and Anjuman Atash Behram in Mumbai 
    • Modi and Vakil Atash Behram in Surat, built in the 19th century.

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