December 24. On this date in 1986, the Lotus Temple was dedicated in India. It has won numerous architectural awards and been featured in hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles, becoming a global iconic Bahá’í symbol, allowing the name Bahá’í to be promoted to those who otherwise might no know of the Bahá’í Faith.

December 24. On this date in 1986, the Lotus Temple was dedicated in India. It has won numerous architectural awards and been featured in hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles, becoming a global iconic Bahá’í symbol, allowing the name Bahá’í to be promoted to those who otherwise might no know of the Bahá’í Faith.