Kerman Fire Temple, Fire temple and anthropology museum in Kerman, Iran
The Kerman Fire Temple is a building with a circular structure and columns made of brick and mortar, sitting on an 8000 square meter garden with cedar trees. The two-story structure combines prayer spaces with an ethnography museum that displays Zoroastrian artifacts such as old manuscripts, household items, textiles, and historical photographs.
The sanctuary was founded in 1924 during the reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi, built through contributions from Persian magus and the Zoroastrian Association of Kerman after a decade of construction. It represents a modern chapter in Iranian history when the Zoroastrian community sought to revive its religious practice.
The entrance displays three Zoroastrian principles in Pahlavi script: Humata, Huxta, and Huvarshta, representing good thoughts, good words, and good deeds. These words shape the character of the place and reflect the values honored here.
The sanctuary has two floors with designated prayer spaces and an accessible museum on one level. The green garden with trees offers a calm setting and allows visitors to spend time in both areas.
The sacred fire in this temple connects to Adur Farnbag, one of the three holiest fires from Sassanid times, with origins tracing back to India. This continuity links the modern site to an ancient religious lineage that has endured for centuries.
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