Author(s): |
Fariburz Sahba
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Medium: | journal article |
Language(s): | English |
Published in: | Structural Engineering International, August 1991, n. 3, v. 1 |
Page(s): | 16-17 |
DOI: | 10.2749/101686691780617580 |
Abstract: |
The house of worship for the Baha'i faith constructed in New Delhi is stylized as a lotus. The architect opted for this form in preference over others, primarily due to "The deep respect for the lotus that was spontaneously evoked in Indian hearts". |