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]
| 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 |
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 | 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
References
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