Hinduism in Iran

Hinduism in Iran
Total population
39,200Increase (2015),0.05% Of Total Population
Regions with significant populations
Bandar AbbasZahedanTehran
Religions
Hinduism
Languages
PunjabiPersianBalochiHindi
Related ethnic groups
Indians in Iran and Hindus

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]

  1. ^ "Iran, Religion And Social Profile". thearda.com. Archived from the original on 12 June 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  2. ^ Potter, L. (5 January 2009). The Persian Gulf in History. Springer. 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.