Bandar Abbas Vishnu Temple

The Vishnu Temple in Bandar Abbas, Iran is a historical monument constructed in 1310 AH (1892 AD) during the reign of Mohammad Hassan Khan Sa'd-ol-Malek and dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. [1][2]

Vishnu Temple
Vishnu Temple
A view of Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictBandar Abbas
DeityVishnu
Location
CountryIran
Bandar Abbas Vishnu Temple is located in Iran
Bandar Abbas Vishnu Temple
Location in Iran
Geographic coordinates27°10′52″N 56°15′51″E / 27.1810756°N 56.2641°E / 27.1810756; 56.2641

The temple was built by the Indian community working for the British East India Company.[3]

Architecture

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The temple has a central square room which is covered by a dome. The architecture of the dome is independent of Iranian prototypical architecture. [1] The construction is done with coral stone, mortar, mud, and louis chalk. There are some rooms for students. The corridors and some rooms are painted with the image of Krishna.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Hindu Temple in Bandar Abbas, Southern Iran". IRNA English. 2020-01-21. Archived from the original on 2020-01-22. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  2. ^ www.sirang.com, Sirang Rasaneh. "Hindus Temple (Indians Temple) 2021 Tourist Attraction in Bandar Abbas, travel to iran, Visit Iran". itto.org | Iran Tourism & Touring. Archived from the original on 2021-03-10. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  3. ^ "Hindu Temple is one of the remarkable historical monuments in Bandar". IRAN Paradise. 2021-02-13. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  4. ^ "Hindus Temple". Visit Iran. Archived from the original on 2021-01-23. Retrieved 2021-05-09.