Baháʼí temples

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf cathedral
gptkbp:administeredBy gptkb:Baháʼí_National_Spiritual_Assembly
gptkbp:allows a cappella singing
reading of scriptures
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Baháʼí_Houses_of_Worship
gptkbp:architecturalStyle varies by location
gptkbp:currentNumber over 10 continental temples
gptkbp:dedicatedTo to the worship of God
gptkbp:establishedIn 1908
gptkbp:expansion local and national temples planned
gptkbp:feature gardens
central dome
auditorium for prayer and meditation
nine-sided design
gptkbp:firstZenTemple gptkb:Ashgabat,_Turkmenistan
gptkbp:globalPresence continents worldwide
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Baháʼí temples
gptkbp:inclusivity no clergy
no restrictions on entry based on religion
gptkbp:inspiredBy Baháʼu'lláh's writings
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Baháʼí_community
gptkbp:material varies (concrete, marble, glass, etc.)
gptkbp:notableInstitution gptkb:Apia_Temple,_Samoa
gptkb:Frankfurt_Temple,_Germany
gptkb:Kampala_Temple,_Uganda
gptkb:Lotus_Temple,_New_Delhi,_India
gptkb:Panama_City_Temple,_Panama
gptkb:Santiago_Temple,_Chile
gptkb:Sydney_Temple,_Australia
gptkb:Wilmette_Temple,_Illinois,_USA
gptkbp:openToPublic all people
gptkbp:prayers any language
gptkbp:prohibits musical instruments
sermons
ritual ceremonies
gptkbp:purpose cathedral
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Baháʼí_Faith
gptkbp:requires nine entrances
no images or statues
no altars
no pulpits
gptkbp:surroundingStructures auxiliary buildings for social, humanitarian, educational purposes
gptkbp:symbolizes oneness of God
unity of humanity
oneness of religion
gptkbp:touristAttraction millions of visitors annually
gptkbp:UNESCOWorldHeritageSite Lotus Temple is a notable architectural work
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Greatest_Name
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6