Parsi Fire Temple (Wadiaji Atash Behram) Mumbai

Religious

About

One of Mumbai's most important Zoroastrian fire temples with a distinctive white facade. A significant symbol of Mumbai's Parsi community, which has played a vital role in the city's development.

Basic Information

Timings

External viewing anytime

Entry Fee

Free (exterior viewing only, entry restricted to Parsis)

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

Place Type

Religious

How to Reach

Walk from CST or Churchgate, located in Fort area on Princess Street

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Hutatma Chowk (0.4 km away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (0.9 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Parsi Fire Temple (Wadiaji Atash Behram)

Hutatma Chowk

Line 3

0.4 km

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Line 3

0.9 km

Churchgate

Line 3

1.0 km

Cuffe Parade

Line 3

1.1 km

Girgaon

Line 3

1.6 km

Kalbadevi

Line 3

1.6 km

Vidhan Bhavan

Line 3

1.7 km

Grant Road

Line 3

4.0 km

Jagannath Shankar Sheth Metro

Line 3

4.4 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Parsi Fire Temple (Wadiaji Atash Behram)

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Fast

Central Line

Harbour Line

0.9 km

Churchgate

Fast

Western Line

1.0 km

Marine Lines

Fast

Western Line

1.9 km

Masjid Bunder

Central Line

Harbour Line

2.2 km

Dockyard Road

Harbour Line

2.4 km

Charni Road

Fast

Western Line

2.7 km

History

The Wadiaji Atash Behram is one of only 8 sacred fire temples of the highest grade in the world. The Parsi community has been central to Mumbai's growth since the 17th century.