The Bahai's House of Worship
This distinctive lotus shaped marvel in marble is surrounded by a landscaped garden and is a symbol of peace. Even if your visit to this temple is short, it will certainly enhance your thoughtfulness due to the warmth and genuineness of this place. Similar in style to the Sydney opera house is this white marble and concrete structure in the shape of a lotus flower. This is the Asian headquarters of the Bahai faith, and a circular temple that is open to all. It looks particularly spectacular at dusk when it is floodlit.

Design & Patterns
You will be spellbound by the sacredness of this place. The number nine, represents the highest digit and, in the Bahai faith, it represents unity. The nine pools on the elevated platform signify the green leaves of the lotus -- and cool the stark, elegant interior. The lotus shaped structure has two layers: nine white marble-covered petals that point to heaven, and nine petals that conceal the portals. The interior conforms to that of all Bahai temples: there are no religious icons, just copies of the Holy Scriptures and wooden pews.

Develop your strength of character and sense of discipline through prayer and meditation. Bahai faith believe that these are important instruments for the progress of the human soul, both in this world and the next. The Bahai is pray to one God, the Creator of the Universe. The act of praying is described as 'Conversation with God' and meditation is perceived as the 'Key for opening the doors of mysteries'. In that state, man withdraws himself from all outside objects and immerses himself in the ocean of spiritual life.