Baha'is of India

28/05/2026

Today marks the Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh. On 29 May 1892, the Founder of the Bahá’í Faith passed away in Bahjí, near Akká. His life — spent largely in exile and imprisonment — was a testament to the power of faith, sacrifice, and an unwavering vision for a united world.

29/04/2026

National Bahá’í Convention 2026

The National Bahá’í Convention 2026, a key annual gathering of the Bahá’í community in India, was held over three days, bringing together 69 delegates from across the country. These delegates, elected at the regional level, come together each year to consult on the progress of the community and to elect the national governing body.

The Convention began on Friday, 24 April, with devotional prayers, during which participants reflected on the spiritual and ethical foundations of Bahá’í elections. Unlike many electoral processes, Bahá’í elections are conducted without nominations, campaigning, or canvassing. Instead, they take place in a prayerful atmosphere, where each delegate votes according to their conscience.

This was followed by a study of the Ridván 2026 message of the Universal House of Justice, encouraging reflection and consultation on the development of communities across the country.

On Saturday, 25 April, after further prayers and a session on the purity and sanctity of Bahá’í elections, delegates participated in the election of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of India—the nine-member body that serves as the national governing council of the Bahá’í community in the country.

The members elected to serve on the National Spiritual Assembly for the year 2026–27 are: Ms. Nazneen Rowhani, Mr. Dinesh Rao, Dr. Lalita Sharma, Mr. Rasheed Lateef, Dr. Mayuri Mohajer, Dr. Elham Mohajer, Dr. Mangesh Teli, Mr. Shahram Javanmardi, and Mrs. Martha Moghbelpour.

In addition to the election, the Convention featured presentations of annual reports, the sharing of experiences from different regions, and consultations on the progress of the community and its activities. Delegates discussed efforts to build vibrant, unified communities rooted in service, education, and spiritual principles.

The Convention serves as an important space each year for reflection, consultation, and collective decision-making, reinforcing a spirit of unity and shared responsibility among members of the Bahá’í community in India.

21/03/2026

The season of Naw-Rúz and the renewal of the world of nature are an invitation to reinvigorate the powers of the spirit and to re-examine matters of the heart and conscience.

नव-रूज़ की ऋतु और प्रकृति के संसार का नवीनीकरण, चेतना की शक्ति को पुनर्जीवित करने तथा हृदय और अंतर्चेतना के मामलों के पुनरीक्षण करने का आमंत्रण है।

20/03/2026

New section on Bahá'í calendar added to site A new section dedicated to the Bahá'í calendar, also known as the Badí' calendar, has become available on the website of the Bahá'í community of India in English at www.bahai.in/calendar/ and Hindi at www.bahai.in/hi/calendar/.
The new section offers an overview of the Bahá'í calendar, its origins, significance, and structure. It presents Bahá'í dates for Holy Days and Nineteen Day Feasts.
The Bahá'í calendar was introduced by the Báb and later confirmed and adopted by Baha'u'lláh. In a message regarding the universal implementation of the calendar, the Universal House of Justice stated: "The adoption of a new calendar in each dispensation is a symbol of the power of Divine Revelation to reshape human perception of material, social, and spiritual reality. Through it, sacred moments are distinguished, humanity's place in time and space reimagined, and the rhythm of life recast."

15/03/2026

We are happy to share that a representative from the Bahá'í Community of India is participating in the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) as part of the delegation of the Bahá'í International Community at the United Nations.
During the first week of CSW70, members of the delegation have taken part in a wide range of activities-hosting conversations, contributing as speakers, and engaging in events centered on this year's priority theme: access to justice. These gatherings bring together voices from different regions and backgrounds to reflect on how justice can be strengthened across societies and what changes in policies, culture, and social norms are needed to create more just and inclusive communities.
In the course of these discussions, the delegation has explored important questions about justice in various spheres of life, including:
• How can more individuals and institutions around the world be encouraged to take responsibility for advancing justice in all its dimensions?
• What does justice look like in different social settings-from the family and workplace to institutions and the global arena?
We look forward to continuing these meaningful conversations beyond CSW and contributing to collective efforts that promote justice, equality, and the dignity of all.

03/03/2026

Ayyám-i-Há, the Intercalary Days of the Bahá’í calendar, is a sacred and joyful interval that calls us to remember the true purpose of our lives. Just as a candle is created to offer light, the human soul is created to give. These days, placed between the eighteenth and nineteenth months of the year, gently invite us to turn our hearts toward generosity, to offer our time, energy, and resources in service to others, and to prepare ourselves spiritually for the Bahá’í Fast.

The spirit of Ayyám-i-Há is rooted in love—love that inspires giving without expectation of recognition or reward. As this love finds expression in our lives, service becomes natural and sincere. Across communities, acts of kindness, visits to those who are elderly or unwell, and efforts to uplift others are undertaken in a spirit of humility and detachment. Gatherings filled with warmth, prayer, music, and shared joy reflect the understanding that true happiness is discovered not in self-interest, but in selfless service. In this way, Ayyám-i-Há becomes a beautiful reminder that a life devoted to humanity, offered with love and simplicity, is the highest expression of our purpose.

23/01/2026

जब दुनिया भर के समाज आगे बढ़ने के नए रास्ते तलाश रहे हैं, तब विभाजन का शोर पहले से कहीं अधिक तेज़ महसूस होता है—लोगों पर पक्ष लेने और रेखाएँ खींचने का दबाव डालता हुआ। फिर भी, विविध परिस्थितियों में लचीलापन और आशा की अनगिनत कहानियाँ एक और संभावना को उजागर करती हैं—ऐसी संभावना जो हमारी साझा मानवता की बढ़ती पहचान में निहित है।

बहाई वर्ल्ड न्यूज़ सर्विस वर्ष 2025 में प्रस्तुत की गई कुछ कहानियों की ओर नज़र डालती है, जो असंख्य स्थानों में किए जा रहे उन प्रयासों की झलक देती हैं, जहाँ जीवन के नए स्वरूप चुपचाप आकार ले रहे हैं।

जब दुनिया भर के समाज आगे बढ़ने के नए रास्ते तलाश रहे हैं, तब विभाजन का शोर पहले से कहीं अधिक तेज़ महसूस होता है—लोगो.....

27/11/2025

O Lord! Grant me a measure of Thy grace and loving-kindness, Thy care and protection, Thy shelter and bounty, that the end of my days may be distinguished above their beginning, and the close of my life may open the portals to Thy manifold blessings. May Thy loving-kindness and bounty descend upon me at every moment, and Thy forgiveness and mercy be vouchsafed with every breath, until, beneath the sheltering shadow of Thine upraised Standard, I may at last repair to the Kingdom of the All-Praised. Thou art the Bestower and the Ever-Loving, and Thou art, verily, the Lord of grace and bounty.

- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

हे प्रभु।मुझे अपनी कृपा और स्नेहिल-दया, अपनी देखरेख और अपने संरक्षण, अपनी शरण और उदार कृपा, का एक अंश प्रदान कर, ताकि मेरे दिनों के अंत उनके आरंभ से उत्कृष्ट हों, और मेरे जीवन का अवसान तेरे अगणित आशीषों के कपाटों को खोल सके। तेरी स्नेहिल-दया और उदारता हर क्षण अवतरित हो मुझपर, और तेरी क्षमाशीलता एवं दयालुता हर सांस के साथ तबतक प्राप्त होती रहे जबतक, तेरी उन्नत पताका की शरणदायिनी छांह तले, मैं अंततः ’सर्व-प्रशंसित’ के ’साम्राज्य’ में न लौट जाऊं। तू है अनुदान देने वाला और सदा प्रेम करने वाला, और तू, वस्तुतः, कृपा और उदारता का स्वामी है

- अब्दुल-बहा

18/11/2025

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju Visits Bahá'í House of Worship; Commends Spirit of Unity and Service

New Delhi, November 17, 2025: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju visited the iconic Bahá'í House of Worship in Delhi on Monday where he participated in a multi-faith prayer gathering and engaged with volunteers and representatives of the Bahá'í community. The visit highlighted themes of interfaith harmony, environmental responsibility, and the spiritual purpose of the Temple.

Read more - https://www.bahai.in/blog/union-minister-of-parliamentary-affairs-and-minister-of-minority-affairs-kiren-rijiju-visits-bahai-house-of-worship-commends-spirit-of-unity-and-service/

02/11/2025

The Bahá’ís of India joined communities around the world in celebrating the Birth Anniversaries of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh, the Twin Manifestations of God and Central Figures of the Bahá’í Faith.

23/10/2025

In the middle of the 19th century, God summoned Bahá’u’lláh—meaning the “Glory of God”—to deliver a new Revelation to humanity. For four decades thousands of verses, letters and books flowed from His pen. In His Writings, He outlined a framework for the development of a global civilization which takes into account both the spiritual and material dimensions of human life.

“They who are the beloved of God, in whatever place they gather and whomsoever they may meet, must evince, in their attitude towards God, and in the manner of their celebration of His praise and glory, such humility and submissiveness that every atom of the dust beneath their feet may attest the depth of their devotion.”
-Bahá'i Holy Writings

19वीं शताब्दी के मध्य में ईश्वर ने बहाउल्लाह, अर्थात ’ईश्वर की महिमा‘ का आह्वान मानवजाति को एक नया ‘प्रकटीकरण’ देने के लिये किया। ‘उनकी’ लेखनी से चार दशकों तक हज़रों पातियाँ, पत्र और पुस्तकें प्रवाहित हुईं। अपने पावन लेखों में उन्होंने विश्व-सभ्यता के विकास की एक रूपरेखा दी जो मानव-जीवन के दोनों - आध्यात्मिक और भौतिक पहलुओं की चर्चा है।

“वे जो ईश्वर के प्रिय पात्र हैं, जहाँ कहीं भी इकट्ठे हों और जिससे भी मिलें प्रभु के प्रति वे अपनी दृष्टि, आराधना और प्रार्थना में इस प्रकार की विनम्रता और सहृदयता का परिचय दें कि उने पाँव तले की धूल का हर एक कण उनकी भक्ति की गहराई का प्रमाण दे।”
- बहाई पवित्र लेख