House of Adoration North of Cauca, Bahá'í temple in Villa Rica, Colombia.
The House of Adoration North of Cauca is a Bahá'í temple in the village of Agua Azul, Villa Rica, Cauca. It has nine sides, one for each of the nine major religions, arranged on a circular plan. The crown of the dome reproduces the pod of the cacao seed, split into nine fibres that join at the top, and the terracotta colour comes from the local landscape.
The temple opened on July 22, 2018, drawing more than 1000 visitors including representatives from the Universal House of Justice. This opening marked an important milestone for the Bahá'í community in the region.
The dome's crown reproduces the cacao seed pod, split into nine fibres that join at the top; cacao mattered to the region before sugar cane monoculture took over. The nine-sided plan stands for the nine largest religions of the world, and the terracotta colour is taken from the local landscape.
Visitors can enter the temple during daytime hours and participate in guided tours to learn about the architecture and Bahá'í teachings. The site is easily accessible, and it is good to wear comfortable shoes and prepare for respectful behavior expected during your visit.
The dome's crown reproduces the pod of a cacao seed, split into nine fibres that join at the top; cacao mattered to the area before sugar cane monoculture took over. The terracotta colour comes from the local landscape, and the building runs on solar energy.
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