Lotus Temple In India

Lotus Temple

Lotus Temple is located at Kalkaji in New Delhi. Lotus Bahai Temple is considered as the Mother Temple of the Indian Continent. The temple looks like a lotus flower and is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. The temple has no restrictions for visitors and is open to people from all religions. The place provides immaculate environment for meditation, peace and wisdom. The Bahai temple was completed in 1986. Since then the temple has received recognition from all over the world for its splendid architecture and design. Lotus Temple is among the most visited monuments in India. The credit for building this beautiful structure goes to the Persian architect Fariborz Sahba from Canada.

Architecture

Lotus Temple at Night

The construction of this temple took around 6 years, till it was opened for the public in 1986. The structure of this temple is derived from the Lotus, the national flower of India. The Lotus has been a significant part of the Hindu religion too. A glimpse of Lotus, gives the idea of peace and serenity. The marvelous structure of the temple comprises 27 self-supporting marble clad "petals" that are arranged in groups of three to form nine faces.

The temple is shaped in the form of a half opened Lotus Flower and the main structure encircled by nine ponds. There are nine doors that lead to the central hall. In fact, number nine is considered sacred in Bahai faith, which depicts all the major nine faiths of the World. The central hall suggests that all nine religions are dedicated to the sole God, the almighty. This central hall can manage 2500 people at a time.

Sun set at lotus temple

The main structure stands on a raised platform and covers around 26 acres of land. Due to its magnificent structure, Lotus Temple is also known as the 'Taj of Modern India'. It is a beautiful example of landscaping and modern architecture. The complex designing of this temple took around 10 years of labor. The grand structure has been the result of the western engineering design together with the Indian means of construction.

Following the Bahai faith, Lotus Temple is open to people of all religions. It is a perfect place to practice meditation and attain peace of mind. The Temple doesn't observe any kind of sermons or rituals. The visitors are required to maintain silence inside the hall. Bahai faith believes in religion free independent world that is divine in its origin, broad in its view, scientific in its technique, kind in its philosophy and dynamic in its nature.

The temple complex has lush green gardens that leave a soothing impact on the spectator. This temple attracts people from all religions, castes and faiths to its campus. Lotus Temple is one of the most visited sites of the World.

Timings

closed on Mondays

Entry Fee

Entry is Free

How To Get There

By Air

Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in the south-western region of Delhi and the airport serves for domestic flights and international flights.

By Train

The important railheads in Delhi are Hazrat Nizammudin, New Delhi and Old Delhi. Delhi is well connected to all cities in India through express, super fast and many A/C trains. Delhi metro railway is a most efficient commutation system in Delhi.

By Bus

Buses are the most important means of travel inside and around the city. The state owned Delhi Transport Corporation buses connect all the junctions in Delhi. Many super deluxe A/C buses runs from New Delhi to many cities in the neighboring states.

Photo Gallery

The lotus and The pond