Lotus Temple, Delhi

From the air, this temple looks like a lotus flower floating on water. It is open to all faiths and is a lovely place for meditation in peace and tranquillity.The lotus flower signifies purity and peace, a representation of the Manifestation of God.

This is a marvel of modern architecture. Fariborz Sahba, Canadian architect of Iranian origin, spent 10 years in designing and project management, and with the help of a team of about 800 engineers, technicians, artisans and workers brought to realisation one of the most complicated constructions in the world.This is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand.

Not only was it difficult to align, so as to produce accurately the complex double-curved surfaces and their intersections, but also the closeness of the petals severely restricted workspace. All the steel reinforcing for the shells of the lotus petals was galvanised to avoid rust stains on the white concrete in the prevailing humid conditions, guaranteeing the life of the delicate shell structure of 6 to 18 cm thick shells of the petals.

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This ancient symbol has been given a modern and contemporary form in the structure of the Bahai House of Worship drawing into its sanctum sanctorum people from all races, religious backgrounds and culture from around the globe. Since its inauguration to public worship in December 1986, it has drawn more than 50 million visitors.

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