Iranshah Atash Behram, Udvada
Iranshah Atash Behram
The most sacred fire temple of India's Parsis, whose sacred fire is said to have burned since the 8th century. The small town preserves old Parsi houses and traditional pastry shops.
Iranshah Atash Behram lies in the Gujarat town of Udvada, about 10 km north of Daman. It houses the sacred fire brought by the Parsis, the Zoroastrians, from Iran. The fire is said to have burned continuously for more than a thousand years, and the temple is the most important pilgrimage site for Parsis worldwide. Non-Zoroastrians may not enter the temple, but they can view the exterior of the temple building, completed in 1742. In the town, you can stroll past old Parsi houses with carved wooden balconies, visit the Parsi cultural centre and taste traditional Parsi pastries and dishes. It takes about 20 minutes by bus from Daman.
Opening hours
Temple interior for Zoroastrians only; town open all day
Nearby sights
- Devka Beach
- Mirasol Lake Garden
- Nani Daman Fort (Fort of St. Jerome)
- Church of Bom Jesus, Daman
- Moti Daman Fort
- Jampore Beach