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Revision as of 22:55, 13 May 2006 by ERcheck (talk | contribs) (stub cat; Azerbaijan category)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The fire-temple of Baku is a castle-like structure in Baku, Azerbaijan. The central shrine is dedicated to an natual flame "Jwalaji", locally known as Atashgah.
There are several inscriptions in the temple in Devanagari and Gurmukhi from Samvat 1725 to Samvat 1873.
The temple has been mentioned by several European scholars. S. G. Gmelin (1771) mentions the various Yogi practices of the devotees in the temple. Eichwald (1825-1826) mentions the worship of Lord Rama, Krishna, Hanuman in addition to agni.
The other Jwalaji temple is in the Kangra District.
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