Zoroastrian Fire Temple

Zoroastrianism is one of the oldest living religions, dating back at least 3 millennia. Having originated here, this was the dominant religion of Iran up until the arrival of Islam.
Ahura Mazda is the deity worshipped and is the god of good. The religion is dualistic with Ahura Mazda being ultimately victorious over evil.
The 1st picture is of the Faravahar, a principle symbol of Zoroastrianism. This is deeply symbolic of the faith and needs much too much detail to describe here. I invite you to Google this. It's fascinating.
The 2nd picture is the entry to the temple building, and the 3rd picture is in the anteroom where the Faravahar is on the left hand wall.
The 4th picture is the inner sanctum behind the anteroom where the fire is maintained. This is the heart of Zoroastrianism worship which is toward the fire but directed to Ahura Mazda.
The 5th picture is of the temple grounds.
The remaining pictures are of and in the only anthropological museum of Zoroastrianism in the world. Most of the pictures are of celebratory tables with descriptions above. I hope you can enlarge and read them. They give an interesting look at faith and practice.Read more