Mrs. Sheila Dixit at the 25th Anniversary of the Bahai Temple in New Delhi

The Chief Minister of Delhi speaks at the 25th anniversary of the Bahai House of Worship in New Delhi, India on 13 November 2011

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NEW DELHI — On the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Baha'i House of Worship here, Delhi's Chief Minister has praised the impact the temple has made on Indian society, and beyond.

"This is a very iconic building of India. There's nothing like this anywhere else," Sheila Dikshit told the crowd attending the temple's silver jubilee festivities. "It is thanks to this temple that Delhi has also found a way to reach the hearts of millions of people all over the world."

The Chief Minister's remarks came as she paid a special visit on the final morning of a weekend-long celebratory program, at which more than 5,000 visitors from throughout the sub-continent -- as well as almost 60 other countries -- gathered at the temple's grounds.

"I wish I could express in words my joy," Mrs. Dikshit told the celebration. "Your message is the message for the world of today. The Baha'i Faith is the faith that teaches us all are equal. It rises above any narrow consideration of humanity."

In its message to mark the occasion, the Universal House of Justice noted the temple's "power to harmonize the manifest diversity of its visitors, to awaken nobility in hearts, and to strengthen hope for peace."

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[walle1999]

its not dixit its dikshit. Mrs. Sheila Dikshit

[TheNinjaMetalero]

wow Amazing.. this is gorgeous

[pinadelim]

Very encouraging speech indeed. More power to the chief Minister of Delhi. Only pure in heart can befittingly appreciate the greatness of the Faith founded by Baha'u'llah. Nay far greater than anyone can appreciate.

[jsas49]

The world would be a better place if we could have more Chief Ministers like this. Jakarta and its surrounds are crying out for this level of tolerance and compassion.

[omid1349]

wonderful reflection from outside the bahai community. very encouraging and very inspiring. very courageous and very open-minded! with politicians like this lady it's somehow clearer why india is moving forward.

[MrAbdul9]

My wife and I love this Bahai temple and we wish to be there for the celebratin,

[badijan]

Wonderful Speech ... thank you

[jmiyanda]

This is very nice.God bless you.

[dedwinmarxen]

I loved it; this video made me cry with joy and thankfulness.

[kusztar]

Mrs. Sheila Dixit - Chief Minister of Delhi