Zoroastrian Information Centre

The Zoroastrian Information Centre is a small museum and exhibition space located in Udvada, Valsad district, Gujarat, opposite the Iranshah Atash Behram. It is dedicated to explaining Zoroastrian history, beliefs, traditions and the story of the Parsi migration to India. The centre displays photographs, models, texts and artefacts that introduce visitors to the community's heritage. It serves as an educational stop for visitors to Udvada, the most revered pilgrimage town for Parsis in India.

Visitors can expect a compact indoor exhibition hall with wall panels, photographs, illustrations, models and text displays explaining Zoroastrian religion, rituals, history and the journey of the sacred Iranshah fire to Udvada. The centre is located in a quiet town setting opposite the Iranshah Atash Behram and is explored on foot as a self-guided educational visit. There is no large complex, and the experience is focused on learning about Parsi heritage and culture.

Udvada is the most sacred town for Parsis in India as the home of the Iranshah Atash Behram, which houses the sacred fire brought by Zoroastrians who migrated from Persia to India between the 8th and 10th centuries. The fire was enshrined in Udvada in 1742. The Zoroastrian Information Centre was established to document and present this history, the migration narrative and the heritage of the Parsi community for visitors.

The centre holds cultural significance as an educational facility for understanding Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest religions, and Parsi traditions. Udvada is regarded as the spiritual centre for Parsis worldwide, and the Information Centre provides non-Parsi visitors, who are not permitted inside the Atash Behram, with an opportunity to learn about the faith, rituals and community heritage in a neutral, informative setting.