Structure of A Pir
There is no universalizing principal of design in Zoroastrian religious architecture; as a result, each pir has its own unique structures and features. However, there are certain traits which many pirs possess such as an altar-like structure used to house atar or sacred fires. In mountain pirs, shrines often take the form of a large stone or solid piece of rock. Many of the larger shrines are located near a natural water source, the water of which may be considered sacred as well. Often, plane trees or cypresses can be found in or near the pir. To these trees are sometimes tied wish-ribbons, a form of decorative, occasionally highly complex, textile garlands.
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