Royapuram fire temple, Chennai, Zoroastrian temple in Royapuram, Chennai, India
The Jal Phiroj Clubwala Dar-e-meher temple features four cusped arches, red steps leading to a verandah, and houses a continuously burning sacred fire.
The temple was constructed in 1909 for 30,000 rupees after the Parsi community collected monthly contributions through their established panchayat from 1887.
Priests maintain the eternal flame through five daily rituals in the sanctum sanctorum, following traditions brought from Persia during the 8th century migration.
Located at coordinates 13.111313 latitude and 80.294636 longitude, this temple serves the religious needs of 250 Parsi residents in Chennai.
The fire temple stands as the single Zoroastrian worship center across three regions: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala.
Location: Tamil Nadu
Inception: 1909
GPS coordinates: 13.11131,80.29464
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:58
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