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baha'i temple
A house of prayer and worship in the Baha'i faith, open to people of different religious backgrounds.
A Baha'i temple is a house of prayer and worship in the Baha'i faith. Houses of Worship have been built for Baha'i communities in different parts of the world.
Purpose-built Baha'i Houses of Worship follow a nine-sided design, with entrances expressing openness to all. Their architecture varies, and gardens commonly surround them.
The religious purpose is prayer and worship in the Baha'i tradition. A nine-sided plan alone does not establish that dedication, and visitors need not be members of the faith.
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