Marine Lines gathering marks the birth anniversaries of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh

Mumbai’s Bahá’í community marked the birth anniversaries of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh with gatherings at the Bahá’í Centre in Marine Lines on November 9 and 10.

The programmes included prayers, readings from sacred writings, music and reflections on unity, peace and spiritual renewal. On the first evening, which coincided with Diwali and New Year celebrations, Shravani, a student at SNDT College, presented a Bharatanatyam performance portraying a devotee of Lord Shiva.

Nargis Gaur of Mumbai’s Bahá’í community said the performance reflected the faith’s principle of the oneness of religion. Bahá’ís regard the Báb as the herald of Bahá’u’lláh, who was born in Persia in 1817 and is revered by followers as a divine messenger.

The second evening featured prayers and readings connected to Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings, followed by fellowship among community members.