Chandigarh

Chandigarh
City in India
Bahá’í House in Chandigarh.
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How to contact:
 -  Phone 91(0172)547018 
 -  Fax 91-172-547018 
 -  Email bahaichandigarh [at] bci.org 
 -  Address 1026, Sector 8-C,
Chandigarh-160018. Union Territory
India 
Official Website http://bci.org/bahaichandigarh/
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Chandigarh is a planned city and union territory (a region directly governed by the central government of India)serving as the shared capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana. It is situated near the foothills of the Shivalik range of the Himalayas.[1]

History[edit]

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Braun of the United States visited Chandigarh from October 17 to 24, 1972. They visited all the colleges, hospitals and some business offices and presented books. A party was held one evening for city officials including shows, dancing and a talk on the Faith. Several of the Bahá’ís were invited to various homes by interested parties. Two additional public meetings and a luncheon for a large group. There were six enrollments.[2]

In 1973, a building was acquired to serve as the Ḥaẓíratu’l-Quds at Chandigarh.[3]

Amatu'l-Baha Rúḥíyyih Khánum attended the Asian Bahá’í Women's Conference in New Delhi October 13-16, 1977 with over 1,000 in attendance. After the conference, many of the participants traveled to other parts of the country in a post-conference teaching plan which included Chandigarh. Amatu'l-Baha RúḥíyyihKhánum was with this group.[4][5]

A 'University Teaching Project' organized by the National Youth Committee of India in October 1978 in Chandigarh led to 30 declarations within a week including at least one university professor and two exchange students from Africa.[6]

The New Era youth group from the New Era School in Panchgani, India, visited Chandigarh on New Year's Eve, 1983. They were only able to spend one evening and one night in the city, but in those few hours they were warmly received with the hospitality of the local Bahá’ís. The presented two lively performances, one at the Bahá’í Center for more than 100 Bahá’ís and 40 guests. The second performance was at the community club's New Year's Eve celebration to a friendly and family-oriented audience.[7]

On May 23, 1984, the Local Spiritual Assembly oof Chandigarh aired the first Bahá’í radio broadcast for the city in observance of the anniversary of the Declaration of the Báb.[8]

In 1985, 'New Era Singers' including 9 students and 2 teachers from the New Era Bahá’í School in Panchgani, visited Chandigarh as part of a proclamation tour. They also recorded four songs for television and a cassette tape of 14 songs.[9]

In 1988, a mass teaching project was held in the Chandigarh District. There were 11 locations visited, a Peace Conference was held in 4 places, 4 firesides were held and 2 book exhibitions were held. the Faith was presented to over 1,000 people and there were 47 enrollments. Follow up plans were made.[10]

In 1991 The Youth Development Institute was created in Chandigarh to assist both Bahá’í and other youth prepare for their futures. The institute encourages youth to develop virtues such as confidence, tolerance and patience, provides opportunities for community service, and provide career planning. In 1994, a library was established for the area. Students who had dropped out of the regular schools were assisted in continuing their education and Bahá’í youth conducted classes for younger children.[11]

Contact Info[edit]

Baha'i House, 1026, Sector 8-C, Chandigarh-160018. Union Territory India

Phone: 91(0172)547018
Fax: 91-172-547018
Email: bahaichandigarh@bci.org

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Chandigarh". Wikipedia.
  2. ↑ Baha'i News (1973). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 507, Pg(s) 22. View as PDF.
  3. ↑ The Bahá’í World, An International Record. (1978). Bahá’í World Centre. Haifa. Volume 16 (1973-1976), Pg(s) 246. View as PDF.
  4. ↑ Baha'i News (1978). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 563, Pg(s) 9. View as PDF.
  5. ↑ The Bahá’í World, An International Record. (1981). Bahá’í World Centre. Haifa. Volume 17 (1976-1979), Pg(s) 326. View as PDF.
  6. ↑ Baha'i News (1979). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 579, Pg(s) 15. View as PDF.
  7. ↑ Baha'i News (1984). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 640, Pg(s) 6. View as PDF.
  8. ↑ Baha'i News (1984). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 645, Pg(s) 12. View as PDF.
  9. ↑ Baha'i News (1986). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 661, Pg(s) 9. View as PDF.
  10. ↑ Baha'i News (1989). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. No 696, Pg(s) 9. View as PDF.
  11. ↑ The Bahá’í World, An International Record. (1996). Bahá’í World Centre. Haifa. Volume 23 (1994-1995), Pg(s) 187. View as PDF.
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