Lotus Temple a Place to Visit in Delhi

Bahai Lotus Temple or Lotus Temple is something that takes us out from this life and leaves in the world of imagination where we can stay for the whole life. This beautifully architect temple has been holding great historical significance of Bahai’s faith and religion that can be felt in its pure white marble, from which this whole structure has been built. Bahai Lotus Temple is among the most popular places to visit in Delhi built in the form of a lotus flower. Furiburz Sabha, an architect of Lotus Temple chose to form it in the shape of lotus as the symbol is common to all religions across the world.

History and Other Important Facts of Lotus Temple

Constructed in expressionist architectural style, Lotus Temple was completed on 13^th of November, 1986 and on 24^th December, 1986 it was made publically open.  The temple took 10 years to be completed and over 800 workers worked to make it possible. The temple welcomes people of all religion and can worship God without any limitations. Moreover, scripts of other religions can also be chanted inside the temple, which is the other example that shows the Bahai’s faith in the equality. Being prominent tourist place in India, Lotus Temple greets over 150,000 everyday. Bahai Lotus Temple has seating capacity of 1300 devotees inside it. There are nine reflecting pools have been built outside the temple to give it elegant look.

Timings of Bahai Lotus Temple

The timings of Bahai Temple are Tuesday to Sunday, Monday remains closed. Tourists can visit the temple between the timings 9am to 5.30pm. Entry to the temple is free, without any permission. If you are fond of clicking you will have to take permission from authority, available in Bahai Lotus Temple tourist information center.

Locations of Bahai Lotus Temple, Delhi

Lotus Bahai Temple is adjacent to Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Places. Nearest Metro station to the temple is Kalkaji Metro Station.