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The '''Sacred Heart Cathedral''' is a cathedral of the [[Syro-Malabar]] Catholic rite in [[Rajkot]]. It is also known as '''Prem Mandir''', meaning 'temple of love' in [[Hindi language|Hindi]] and [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]. The cathedral, which is dedicated to the [[Sacred Heart of Jesus]], is situated near the bishop's house.<br />
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The striking aspect of the cathedral is its architecture which predominantly resembles a traditional Indian temple, but in fact blends architectural features of various religions. The cathedral was designed by Ashwinbhai Sanghvi and the glass work was done by Balan. It has domes and a pinnacle, and its arches and granite carvings are inspired by Indian mosques. There is a mosaic of [[Jesus]] seated in a meditation pose above a lotus like an Indian holy man. The symbols depicted on the windows and doors are flame, flute and lotus. Each of the church's five domes is engraved with symbols of other religions. An oriental-style cross on a lotus flower stands atop the main dome.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rajkot diocese|url=http://directory.ucanews.com/dioceses/india-rajkot/166|publisher=UCAN News|accessdate=25 May 2013}}</ref><br />
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* [http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/asia/4835.htm Prem Mandir at GCatholic.org encyclopedia]<br />
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[[Category:Eastern Catholic cathedrals in India]]<br />
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Rajkot]]<br />
[[Category:Monuments and memorials in Gujarat]]<br />
[[Category:2000 establishments in Gujarat]]<br />
[[Category:Syro-Malabar Catholic cathedrals]]<br />
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