Why the Bahai temple is worth a stop on your city tour
Why the Bahai temple is worth a stop on your city tour, The Bahai Temple or the “Bahai House of Worship” in Kampala, one of the only 15 Bahai Temples ever built all over the Globe, is a mystifyingly spectacular structure named the “Mother Temple of Africa”. It sits right on Kikaya Hill on the outskirts of Kampala with intricate designs, a stunning garden, and many other stunning attractions.
Known for preaching the unity of all religions and people of all races, this is evident in the structure of the Bahai Temple in Kampala. The 50-acre property encompasses a stunning house of Worship, an administrative center, spe
ctacular gardens, and a guesthouse representing and uniting different people across the World.
The Bahai Faith was born in Persia (present-day Iran) in the mid-19th Century and less than two centuries it has become a universal Faith present in every country in the World. The teachings are founded on the principles of God’s oneness, religion’s oneness, and humanity’s oneness. The religion was first introduced in Uganda in Kampala on 2nd August 1951 when a group of friends from the Cradle of the Bahai Faith, UK, and Persia came and introduced the Bahai teachings in Uganda. By the end of 1952, the Bahai Faith which was first welcomed by four friends had grown to a community of over 200 people. The nice-sided architectural design surrounded by nine pathways signifies the symbol of the Bahai Faith, representing the significance of the number nine in the Faith, its worth a safari to consider while in Uganda.
The striking dome structure of the Bahai House of Worship in Kampala, Uganda is known for its spectacular craftsmanship and is listed among the iconic religious sites in the country. Your self drive safari to Bahai temple The intricate architectural designs on the interior and exterior of the Temple marked by a nice-sided structure, the stunning gardens, and the guesthouse provide vistas that are difficult to match and miss. The Auditorium at the Bahai House of Worship is the main area for gatherings and prayers, as well as a welcome center that provides insights into the religion and balconies for enjoying views of the stunningly decorated Temple.
Best time to explore the Bahai Temple during your City Tour
While the Bahai House of Worship in Uganda is open year-round, the warm dry season months are perfect for exploring its exterior as well as the stunning gardens around the Temple. This time coincides with the most unforgettable primate viewing and wildlife safari months. However, if you don’t mind slightly cooler weather, exploring the Temple in the rainy season is also a perfect option to beat the crowd in Kampala.
Regarding days of the week, the Temple draws faithfuls every Sunday to sing prayers in melodious tones as well as to recite heavenly verses. You can visit from Tuesday to Sunday between 8:00 am and 6:30 pm. The Temple is closed on Mondays and for community devotionals, you can visit on Sundays between 10:30 am and 11:30 am.
Getting to Bahai Temple during your City Tour
The best and most comfortable way to get to Bahai Temple in Uganda is by flying into Entebbe International Airport and then driving for one to two hours in either rental car or chauffeur (depending on traffic) to the Bahai Temple. Alternatively, you can take a cab or flight to Kampala.
Accommodation options near Bahai Temple
Interestingly, you don’t necessarily need to stay close to Bahai Temple as it is located only 4 miles from the City Center along Gayaza Road, where you will find some of the best Hotels in Kampala. Some of the recommended options are Kampala Serena Hotel, Sheraton Hotel Kampala, Humura Resort, Protea Hotel Kampala, Mestil Hotel, and Grand Imperial Hotel among others.