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Lotus Temple is one of
the most beautiful temples in India, the 40 m high. Lotus Temple
is also known as Bahai Temple, and is built in the shape
of a half opened Lotus flower. Located near Bahapur
village, it is the seventh Baha'i House of Worship in the world.
Completed in 1986, this pure white marble temple is also known
as Taj of Modern India. Bounded by carefully manicured lawns, it
has been constructed using marble, cement, sand and dolomite.
The Lotus temple structure has 27 massive white marble petals
and nine pools, indicative of the nine unifying spiritual paths
of the Baha'i faith, which believes in oneness of all religions
and mankind. Baha'i is lay great emphasis on prayer and
consideration. These, they believe are important instruments for
the growth of the human soul, both in this world and the next.
The Baha'i is pray to one God, the maker of the Universe.
The belief emphasizes on prayer, described as, 'Conversation
with God' and meditation, described as 'Key for opening the
doors of mysteries'. The Lotus temple represents the large views
and scientific ideas of Baha`i faith and signifies the purity
and the universality of the Lord. A perfect silence is
maintained in the main hall of prayer, to allow the devotees to
meditate and pray quietly. It is said that about four million
people visit the temple daily. The temple looks all the more
great in the night, when the colored lights impart it a colorful
look. One can visit the temple from Tuesday to Sunday, between
10.00 am and 4.00 pm.
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