Visualising brutal polarisation of religion, Bab a Persian youth, laid the foundation of a new faith a now religion the embrace to entire human race, on may 23, 1844.
Known the world over the Bahai, it comprises individuals from virtually every country, ethnic group, profession and social class. In spite of their diverses moorings, the Bahais study a common set of sacred writing, observe universal religious laws and look to a single international governing system for guidance.
The Bahai history in India goes back to 1872, when Jamel Effendi, a Persian scholar, was instructed by Baha'u'llah to present the new Faith to Indian dignitaries On 24th December 1986, the two million Bahais of lndia, realised their long cherished dream of offering silent prayers in their own lotus temple in Delhi.
It is a unique place of worship. Spread over 27 acres with 27 petal-shaped domes and nine pods of peace,
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