Lotus Temple

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• Location: Delhi, India.
• Built In: 1986.
• Architect: Fariborz Sahba, an Iranian-Canadian architect.
• Religion: Bahá'í Faith, promoting unity, equality, and peace.

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Architectural Features

• Shape: Designed to resemble a lotus flower, symbolizing peace, purity, and love.
• Structure:
  • Composed of 27 white marble petals arranged in 3 clusters of 9.
  • The petals create a stunning nine-sided structure.
• Material: White marble sourced from Greece.
• Surroundings:
  • The temple is surrounded by 9 reflecting pools and lush green gardens, enhancing its serene beauty.
• Seating Capacity: Can accommodate up to 2,500 people in its central prayer hall.
• Lighting: Natural light illuminates the hall through gaps in the petals, creating a tranquil ambiance.

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Symbolism

• The lotus shape represents purity, peace, and harmony.
• Open to people of all religions and faiths, symbolizing unity and inclusivity.

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Significance

• One of the 7 Bahá'í Houses of Worship in the world.
• A global symbol of religious tolerance and peace.
• Attracts over 10 million visitors annually, making it one of the most visited monuments in the world.

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Unique Aspects

• No sermons, rituals, or clergy—people meditate and pray silently.
• Promotes values of unity of humanity, equality, and harmony.