The Parsis The beginning In the 10th century a group of Iranians fled Iran as refugees in search of somewhere to practise their religion freely. The Iranshah Atash Behram at Udwada - the most ... Parsi - Religion and Expressive Culture Religious Beliefs. Parsis follow the religion of Zoroaster, a prophet of the seventh century B . C . from the region between the Hindu Kush and Seistan. Their belief system includes ideas about a creator god, good and evil forces, individual choice, Heaven and Hell, the Last Judgment, and eternal life. Learn about the ancient Persian religion founded by Zoroaster and its spread, decline, and survival in India. Zoroastrians, also known as Parsis, are a minority community in India with a rich cultural heritage and traditions. Parsi Religion The Parsi Religion or Parsee is a denomination of two Zoroastrian communities of the Indian subcontinent. The Parsi originally emigrated from Persia but today the Indian sect do not share language or history with them.