In Zoroastrian thought, fire is not worshipped as a deity, but rather venerated as the purest symbol of light, order, and life. The ever-burning flame inside a fire temple represents the eternal battle of good against evil, reminding worshippers of their duty to uphold truth (asha) and righteousness. A typical fire temple is designed with simplicity, focusing on spiritual rather than architectural grandeur. Positioned in the center of the sanctum, often surrounded by ritual vessels and kept separate from direct breath or impurity.
Separate areas for cleansing before worship, reflecting Zoroastrian emphasis on purity. The highest and most sacred, requiring the combination of 16 different types of fires and elaborate purification ceremonies. Only nine Atash Behrams exist worldwide today. A middle-grade temple fire, consecrated with fires from four professional groups. The simplest form, often found in smaller communities, where laypeople can perform rituals in the presence of the flame.
