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The "Lotus Temple"
A pastel inspired by the Lotus Temple the Baha'i House of Worship or "Dawning Place of the Mention of God" outside New Delhi, India
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Comment by Arthur E Gregory on October 31, 2009 at 5:04pm -
"The Bahá'í House of Worship at New Delhi is one of the marvels of modern architecture. The temple gives the impression of a half-open lotus flower afloat, surrounded by its leaves. The shining pure white marble, the majestic dome, the petals clearly standing out create a sense of grandeur and awe. All around the lotus are walkways with beautiful curved balustrades, bridges and stairs that surround the nine pools representing the floating leaves of the lotus. It is a remarkable tabernacle of peace and beauty and an engineering feat that will set standards for centuries."
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http://bahaindia.org/temple/marvel.html
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Comment by Arthur E Gregory on October 31, 2009 at 4:59pm
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