Each Temple Is Nine-Sided Because Bahá'ís Consider The Number Nine-The Highest Single

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What is the fundamental message of the faith?

 Our oneness of humanity ,oneness of religion and oneness of good

Who are the regular worshippers that visit The baha’I House of worship?

 All faiths races

Why do you think they visit the place?

 Because the place is races and background without discrimination or prejudice

What do you think the Baha’l House of worship symbolizes

 Symbol of peace for the entire nation

Nine pools surrounding the temple (why do they have 9 pools?)

 nine pools representing the floating leaves of the lotus


 The utilization of natural light within the prayer hall, along with the pools as a water feature
 serve as the two fundamental elements that accentuate the majesty of the Temple
 lend an atmosphere of natural beauty and serenity.

Nine entrances into the temple (why do they have 9 entrances?)

 Each temple is nine-sided because Bahá'ís consider the number nine—the highest single
number—a symbol of oneness, comprehensiveness and unity.

White lotus in semi-bloom as the main design of the building (why white lotus in semi-bloom)

 It is designed to reflect the simplicity, clarity and freshness of the Baha'i Faith and to
act as a symbol of the unity of mankind and religions.

Layout inside the temple (why is it empty? Relate it to the concept of religion)

 function as a series of skyline allowing light into the central hall the same way light passes through the
petals of the lotus flower. interior bath with natural light symbolic the unity and the light of divine
guidance

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