TEHRAN The Hindu Temple is one of the historical monuments of the city of Bandar Abbas which attracts a large number of foreign and domestic tourists every year. The temple, also known as Bot-e Gourie, is a sample of the beauty of Indian art and architecture. The beautiful temple is located in one of the main streets of Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgan Province. The Indian-style monument dates back to 107 years ago, the time of Mozaffareddin Shah of Qajar Dynasty. It was constructed by the Hindus who lived in the region at that time.

According to the experts at Hormozgan Province's Cultural Heritage Office, the temple was built for Hindus to perform their religious ceremonies. Most of them were owners of Caravanserais and business centers. The temple comprises a big square room with different corridors, where there are small cells. The main part of the temple is its dome which was constructed on the basis of Indian architecture.

The altar of the temple is located north of its middle room. The style used in construction of the Hindu Temple distinguishes this historical monument from other ancient buildings across the country. Beside the temple, there is a big and interesting hall which was used for special religious gatherings. Hormozgan Province's cultural heritage experts believe that in 1947, the Hindu businessmen residing in Bandar Abbas left the port for India. They took their idols with them too and, currently, there remains nothing in the old temple except a number of graves.

According to experts, the building had been constructed based on Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic architectural methods in India. General Director of the provincial office of Cultural Heritage Organization Mohammad Qaedi said that the Hindu Temple has recently been registered as a historical monument. Due to its importance, the temple is now being repaired by the provincial office of Cultural Heritage Organization.