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The lotus flower is a symbol of the Bahai temple in Delhi, India. |
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The Bahai Temple is located in Delhi, capital of India. The lotus flower is a symbol of the Bahai temple. It signifies purity and peace, a representation of the Manifestation of God, to the people of India. It is popularly known as the Lotus Temple.
Baha'ism is considered to be a syncretism of the nine
great religions of the world and traces its genesis to its prophet Baha'u'llah, born in Persia in the twentieth century. The Baha'i Temple of Delhi is spectacular in its design. 27 wonderful huge white petals of an unfolding lotus made of marble spring from nine pools and walkways. This symbolizes the nine unifying spiritual paths of the faith. Thought-provoking quotes of the Baha'i sacred scriptures are inscribed on the petal alcoves. The temple is at its most exuberant best when the sun dazzles these lotus petals.  |
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