Udvada Atash Behram, Sacred Zoroastrian fire temple in Udvada, Gujarat, India
The temple houses an eternal flame maintained through specific rituals in a building constructed with Persian architectural elements and detailed marble work.
The sacred fire was consecrated in 721 CE at Sanjan and relocated multiple times due to political changes before reaching its current location in Udvada in 1741.
Nine hereditary priest families perform ceremonies and maintain the temple following traditional Zoroastrian practices passed down through generations.
Located 206 kilometers from Mumbai, the temple receives visitors by prior arrangement through designated community representatives who coordinate access permissions.
The consecration process requires gathering and purifying sixteen different types of fire through specific rituals that can extend over an entire year.
GPS coordinates: 20.48750,72.87060
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:16
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