The view from the Lotus Temple

Lotus Temple

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November 2nd 2008
Today I went to the Lotus Temple, it's also called the Baha'i House of Worship. It is a beautiful place. The actual temple is in the shape of the lotus flower and is covered in white marble. I was surprised to find out that more people visit the Lotus Temple than the Taj Mahal. Granted the Taj Mahal is much further away, but I was still surprised. It was a bit hectic, the paths were roped off a ... read more

Asia » India

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more