The world has been divided not solely within the name of nation however conjointly within the name of faith. Messengers of various faiths are Preached the unity of mankind however the message was eventually lost once faith took management of man. Baha’ullah who method of the individuals across the world. He believed in unity which was this message additionally. Baha’i religion may be a world faith that has its own laws, sacred writings, and religious holiday and like each different faith its own calendar. But it’s n o clergy and therefore the administration at varied levels is handled by electoral assemblies. A number of the foremost principles of Baha’i religion embody unity, abolishment of discrimination of all kinds, obligatory education for all and placing harmony between science and religious truth.
Baha’ullah from Persia based Baha’i religion over 100 and fifty years past. Baha’i temples are created in various elements of the planet. They represent the essence of the religion, as guests from all religions are welcome here to meditate . The temples supply serene atmosphere and every of those temples are uniquely designed sharing some common options. Each Baha’i temple incorporates a central dome and 9 entrances, that counsel that folks from varied directions gather at a standard place to meditate and mirror while not and inter-mediation within the type of priesthood, sermons and rituals.There are seven Baha’i temples, stated as Baha’i homes of worship, in seven continents of the planet.
The Baha’i House of Worship, Samoa
The construction of Baha’i Temple commenced in the year 1979 in Samoa and it was completed in the year 1984. It is considered the Mother Temple of Pacific Islands. The king of Samoa Malietoa Tanumafili II dedicated the temple and he was the first reigning monarch to become a Baha’i. Spread across a sprawling 20 acres of land, the House of Worship in Samoa is well-structured striking similarity with all other Baha’i temples. The dome soars to a height of 92 feet and the main auditorium that houses the dome is exceptional. The prayer gardens house over 60 species of plants, trees and flowers.
The Baha’i House of Worship, India
Resembling the lotus flower, the Baha’i Temple in India displays the richness of imagination of the architect behind the design. Fariborz Sahba, an Iranian, was the designer of this wonderful temple in the Capital city of India. The construction was completed in the year 1986. The 27 petal like structures with three in a cluster form the nine entrances. Constructed in 26 acres of land, the temple enjoys plenty of visits.
The Baha’i House of Worship, Germany
Situated in a scenic location at the foot of the Taunus mountain range in Germany, Baha’i Temple was opened in the year 1964. Covering an area of 29,068 sq. m, the temple is a stunning display of architecture. The designer Teuto Rocholl was entrusted with the job of designing the temple following an architectural competition in which his design was selected. The dome looks amazingly sun-lit thanks to the 540 diamond-shaped windows in it.
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