Iranshah Atash Behram

Iranshah Atash Behram
Udvada Atash Behram Fire temple in Udvada
Religion
AffiliationZoroastrianism
FestivalsSalgiri, Bahram roj, Zoroastrian New Year
Location
LocationUdvada, Surat district
StateGujarat
CountryIndia
Iranshah Atash Behram is located in Gujarat
Iranshah Atash Behram
Location in Gujarat
Iranshah Atash Behram is located in India
Iranshah Atash Behram
Iranshah Atash Behram (India)
Geographic coordinates20°29′15″N 72°52′14″E / 20.48750°N 72.87056°E / 20.48750; 72.87056

The Iranshah Atash Behram, also known as the Udwada Atash Behram, is a sacred fire housed in a temple in Udvada, Valsad district, Gujarat on the west coast of India. The Atash Bahram, meaning "Victorious Fire", is the oldest fire temple in India, dated to the eighth century, and represents the historical cultural and religious links with Iran. The current temple housing the sacred fire was built in 1742 by Motlibai Wadia from Bombay. The temple structure, built spaciously, is well decorated and contains the Dasturji Kaiyoji Mirza hall and a museum. The main hall of the temple is accessed through a two-stage staircase. The temple attracts Zoroastrian pilgrims from all parts of India, Pakistan, and from around the world.