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The Lotus Temple, located in New Delhi, India, is a prominent Bahá' House of Worship known for its unusual lotus flower-inspired architecture.
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The Lotus Temple, designed by Iranian architect Fariborz Sahba, was finished in 1986 and serves as a symbol of unification, peace, and religious tolerance.
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The temple's 27 free-standing marble-clad "petals" are grouped in clusters of three to form nine sides, giving the impression of a lotus in full bloom.
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The Lotus Temple is one of only seven Bahá' Houses of Worship worldwide, each built to symbolize basic Bahá' Faith values such as humanity's oneness and the harmony of religion and science.
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The center hall of the Lotus Temple can hold up to 2,500 people and is free of religious symbols or symbolism, emphasizing the temple's inclusive character.
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The Lotus Temple has received multiple architectural accolades for its creative and visually beautiful design, which combines modern and traditional architectural elements in a harmonious manner.
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The lotus flower, which serves as the major design inspiration for the temple, has considerable cultural and spiritual meaning in numerous Eastern faiths, signifying purity, enlightenment, and rebirth.
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The Lotus Temple is surrounded by beautifully planted gardens and reflected lakes, creating a tranquil and contemplative atmosphere for guests to meditate and ponder.
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The Lotus Temple has played an important role in encouraging interfaith conversation and understanding through conducting seminars, talks, and activities that build a sense of harmony among individuals of diverse religious backgrounds.
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