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| ! colspan="2" | Zoroastrianism
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| | Iranian / Ancient Near Eastern
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| ! Origin region
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| | Ancient Iranian world
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| | Ancient; commonly associated with the prophet Zarathustra / Zoroaster
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| ! Estimated adherents
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| | A small global community with historic roots in Iran and India.
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| '''Zoroastrianism''' is An ancient Iranian tradition centered on Ahura Mazda, truth, ethical choice, ritual purity, and the struggle against destructive forces. | | '''Zoroastrianism''' is an ancient Iranian religion associated with Zarathustra, Ahura Mazda, truth, fire symbolism, moral choice, and cosmic struggle between order and falsehood. |
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| == Overview == | | == Overview == |
| Zoroastrianism profoundly influenced religious life in ancient Iran and continues among Parsi, Irani, and diaspora communities. It emphasizes good thoughts, good words, good deeds, fire as a symbol of purity, and cosmic renewal.
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| == Key beliefs ==
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| * Ahura Mazda as wise Lord
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| * Asha: truth, order, and righteousness
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| * Moral choice between constructive and destructive forces
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| * Final renovation or renewal of creation
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| * Good thoughts, good words, good deeds
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| == Practices == | | == Related pages == |
| * Prayer
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| * Fire temple worship
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| * Purity practices
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| * Navjote initiation
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| * Seasonal festivals
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| * Commemoration of the dead
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| == Places of worship ==
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| * Fire temple
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| * Agiary
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| * Atash Behram
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| == Sacred texts ==
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| * Avesta
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| * Gathas
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| * Pahlavi texts such as Bundahishn and Denkard
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| == Holidays and observances ==
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| * Nowruz
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| * Gahambars
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| * Khordad Sal
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| * Muktad / Fravardigan
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| == Branches and related traditions ==
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| * [[Parsi Zoroastrianism]] - Zoroastrian communities historically established in India after migration from Iran.
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| * [[Irani Zoroastrianism]] - Zoroastrian communities with roots in Iran.
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| * [[Reform and Revival Movements]] - Modern interpretive movements and diaspora initiatives with varied approaches to conversion and practice.
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| == See also ==
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| * [[Religion]] | | * [[Religion]] |
| * [[Theology]] | | * [[Theism]] |
| | * [[Religious symbols]] |
| | * [[Religious concepts and ideals]] |
| * [[Philosophy of religion]] | | * [[Philosophy of religion]] |
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| [[Category:Religions]] | | [[Category:Ancient religions]] |
| [[Category:Iranian and ancient Near Eastern religions]] | | [[Category:Religion]] |
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Zoroastrianism is an ancient Iranian religion associated with Zarathustra, Ahura Mazda, truth, fire symbolism, moral choice, and cosmic struggle between order and falsehood.
This starter page is intended as a neutral reference entry. It can be expanded with history, beliefs, practices, symbols, texts, branches, notable figures, and related concepts.
