Religions in India-Bahai

India is linked with the Bahai religion from 1844. This diverse land of regions has number of Bahai’s representing the nation.

The Bahai faith main objective is to make men free from limitations and prejudice.

The Bahai’s are actively engaged in the social transformation and this is done collectively. The resources and guidance are done through regional, local and national councils.

The house of worship of the Bahai religion is the Lotus temple sited in New Delhi. This is dedicated to the unity of humankind of all religions.

It stands as a testimony towards promoting unity in diversity and this is done by attracting visitors belonging to diverse backgrounds.

Bahai faith initiated in Iran and one of the Bahai teachers was a distinguished person. He was Jamal Effendi who spread the Bahai faith teachings.

It is calculated that in India there are 2.3 million Bahais. Bahais believe in three principles such as mankind, oneness of religion and God. The Bahais work for the prejudices that are based on religion, caste, sex, creed, race, color and language.

They impart universal education and inculcate scientific outlook in people. Bahais do not accept ceremonies, superstitions, dogmas and rituals and strongly believe that the creator has divine manifestations and these comprise of Buddha, Krishna, Zoroaster, Abraham, Moses, Muhammad and Jesus.

Bahai believe in the existing current age and regard Bahaullah as the prophet. They pray to the creator of this universe in the act of conversation. Every Bahai believes it as an obligation to meditate as well as pray in words of God daily.

The prayers are offered collectively or individually and the prayers differ for each occasion. The Lotus temple is their worship place and this place is a true marvel of modern architecture.

This temple impresses the people with its half-open impression and the surrounded leaves floating give a peaceful arena. This temple has no idols, no sermons, no clergy, no pictures and no rituals as well.

The contact between the creator, God and man is very personal and the communication is not interfered. This shrine was designed by Fariburz Sabha, an architect belonging to Canada and an Iranian descent of the Bahai religion.

This is the religion that unites man and God and this community holds devotional meetings as well as conducts classes on spiritual education for children.

There is group study reflecting life and its spirit and the ways of serving the society for betterment are inspired. The schools and other institutions in India work to uplift women as well as the other Bahai’s of India