India - Bicentenary Celebrations

12/12/2020

Visit the newly redesigned website of the Baha'i House of Worship, New Delhi, India.

www.bahaihouseofworship.in

17/11/2020

Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Structure rises above foundations

Since the completion of the foundations for the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the first vertical elements are now being raised. The subterranean portion of the structure, which will lie beneath the circular geometry, is also beginning to take shape.

Full story on BWNS.org

04/08/2020

Of the hundreds of millions of people employed in the informal economy in Indian cities, tens of millions have returned to their rural homes because of the pandemic. This mass exodus has awakened public consciousness to the precarious condition of people working in this sector, many of whom live in informal urban settlements without social protections.

We are happy to share with you the latest Baha’i World News Service story, "“Making cities belong to those who work to build them”: Baha’i Chair in India looks at urbanization”

Baha’i Chair in India invites economists and academics to examine how new conceptions of human nature can enhance long-term approaches to urban development.

27/05/2020

At the hour of dawn on 29 May 1892, in the 75th year of His life, Bahá’u’lláh passed away, His spirit at long last released from a life filled with tribulations. The news of His passing was conveyed to the Ottoman Sultan who was advised of the intention of interring Bahá’u’lláh’s remains within the precincts of the Mansion of Bahjí, where He spent the last 13 years of His life. He was interred shortly after sunset on the same day.

The Shrine of Bahá’u’lláh became the point of devotion on earth for Bahá’ís, the spot towards which they turn each day in prayer.

Today, the Shrine consists of a light-filled, central room, striking in its simplicity and beauty. A garden stands in the middle of the room, which is surrounded by smaller rooms. In one corner of the central room is the chamber where Bahá’u’lláh’s remains are laid to rest.

https://www.bahai.org/bahaullah/

14/05/2020

In response to the urgent need for all religions in the country to speak with one voice at this time of global health crisis, twenty five leaders and represe...

25/04/2020

is probably the most powerful means for mobilizing human conscience to serve the . It would be an unpardonable loss if the resources of faith are…not allowed to come together as a singular force to lend impetus to this fight against . .
To read the full joint statement click the link below:
http://www.bahai.in/wp-content/uploads/Role-of-Religion-in-Fight-Against-Coronavirus-Eng.pdf

22/04/2020

Twenty two leaders and representatives of religious and interfaith organizations in India have issued a joint statement on the constructive role religion should play in uniting people of all faiths in the fight against coronavirus. The statement was issued in response to the urgent need for all in to “speak with ” in emphasizing the importance of , service to the common good and the need to follow prescriptions at such a difficult time.

Stating that “religion is probably the most powerful means for mobilizing human conscience to serve the common good”, the statement states that at this critical time its powers must “come together as a singular force to lend impetus” to the to overcome the .

http://www.bahai.in/wp-content/uploads/Role-of-Religion-in-Fight-Against-Coronavirus-Eng.pdf

22/04/2020

Join us for daily devotionals at the House of Worship, New Delhi at 5:00 pm IST .

31/12/2019

We are happy to share with you the latest Baha'i World New Service video, "2019 in review – A year of historic developments."

https://youtu.be/l9Lhm4uZiHw

22/12/2019

India's President honours the Bab's historic bicentenary

The country’s Baha’i community held a special reception for the president and more than 160 dignitaries, civil society and faith leaders, academics, and artists.

01/12/2019

06/11/2019

Satara Community Bicentenary celebration of the Bab:

Satara Community had 2 celebrations held at the Baha'i center.

On 29th of October there was a celebration for the Baha'i friends and their families. About 35 friends attended.

On 5th of Novemeber there was a celebration for the neighborhoods of Satara. 200 receptive souls were a part of this celebration. Parents of the BCC and junior youths from Wadhe, Triputi and lilatai were a part of this celebration. The program consisted of: Prayers, Reading of the article that was published on Bicentenary celebration of the Bab in Satara newspaper, Introduction and the principles of the faith, Dance and songs.
It was a blessed celebration.