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The architectural award-winning Baha'i Lotus Temple was designed by Iranian architect Fariburz Sahba. It has been called India's Taj Mahal of the 20th Century.

It was "built" by members of the Bahai Faith all around the world who contributed financially to the project - just one example of the international cooperation that is a feature of the Baha'i world community. It was physicall "built" by local construction crews who took pride in particdipating in the project.

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