Jewel in the Lotus: The Extraordinary Story of the Baha’i House of Worship in New Delhi, India

This is the remarkable story of one of the outstanding architectural achievements of the 20th century, the Baha’i House of Worship in New Delhi, India.
Architect Fariborz Sahba based his design on the ancient spiritual symbol of the lotus. Embodying purity and tenderness, the lotus is closely associated with Manifestations of God. Realization of the delicacy of the lotus form involved complex geometry. Advanced computer technology along with a high degree of precision was required throughout the design, fabrication and erection of the structure. The work was accomplished by traditional Indian craftsmen using minimal equipment and time-worn techniques in conjunction with the most sophisticated modern construction methods.
The House of Worship is the achievement of hundreds of people from different races, countries, and religious backgrounds who joined in a harmonious effort to build a tabernacle of peace and unity. It extends an invitation to the followers of all religions to recognize the underlying unity that makes them all one in spirit.
Produced by Fred Badiyan in 1987, Baha'i Blog was graciously given the rights to publish 'Jewel in the Lotus' on our KZbin channel, and we'd like to express our deepest thanks to Fred Badiyan for allowing us to share this precious video with others.
Learn more about Baha'i Houses of Worship (also often referred to as 'temples') here: bit.ly/3AbFYHN
Watch more videos from Fred Badiyan here: bit.ly/3BgnJ5p

[@StoicPrince1674]

Simply amazing. The beauty of this building brings tears to my eye.

[@mahvashrowhani963]

Inspiring,meaning of the sacredness of Temple again revived.

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Aw que hermosura este video!

[@shadbakht]

I love this. Brings back memories

[@7ombische]

Awe inspiring. This really made me appreciate the sacrifices and the level of unity required to build this structure.

[@dianahope8776]

It is quite humbling to watch, listen, and realize the stupendous effort and sacrifice of SO MANY who created an earthly reality from an inspired vision which, in its turn, calls out to the hearts of the whole world.

[@ccgkananga6097]

I like more this, the symble of unity in India

[@kpstoronto]

London architectural co. Spokesperson in its designing had said “ to build such an intricate structure is extremely difficult in Europe , in India impossible “! Yet it was the “labor of love “ , from labourers ( 800 in # , in over a time-span of a decade plus years), engineers, overseers, carpenters, masons, stone cutters, etc all working in and with such unity of diversity in this divinely inspired enterprise; the likes of which , like a beacon house attracts 10000 plus visitors on a daily bases , of all different religions, races, caste, creed, etc…. Truely Magnificient !

[@aruntrajj]

Such a magnificent mighty and power this temple brings to whole of mankind never before thought . Vivekananda 1893 at world religious congress at Chicago had a vision and mentioned of this idea

[@ramzee374]

Beautiful

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Awesome 👍will definitely visit Delhi and Lotus temple. Recently we visited Bahai Chicago, that's also a very nice and beautiful place

[@hoomanov]

Amazing!

[@shaan455]

Wonderful

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