Lotus Temple delhi india

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                  IF YOU COME TO DELHI PLEASE  VISIT   LOTUS TEMPLE  OF INDIA


                             💞 Lotus Temple💞




 1.--   The Lotus Temple, located in New Delhi, India, is a Baháʼí House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its lotus-like shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all Bahá’í Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification. 



                                     👀 History 👀


The Lotus Temple Delhi is a Bahai House of Worship, also known as Mashriqu’l-Adhkár, opened to the public in December 1986. Like all other Bahai temples, it is also dedicated to the oneness of religions and humanity. Followers of all religions are welcome to gather here to pray, worship, and read their scriptures. The Lotus Temple in Delhi is touted as one of the seven major Bahai Houses of Worship located across the world and the only one in Asia.

                       👉 Architecture👈





1.Surrounded by lush green landscaped gardens, this lotus-inspired structure spreads across 26 acres of land. Made using white marble sourced from Greece, it comprises of 27 petals in the free-standing state. These petals are organized in groups of three to lend the structure a nine-sided circular shape, as has been indicated in the Bahai scripture. There are nine entrances that open to a huge central hall, which is about 40 meters in height. The temple has a seating capacity of 1300 people and can accommodate 2500 people at a time.  



 

2.There are no altars or pulpits inside the Lotus Temple, which is a common feature of all Bahai Houses of Worship. The interiors are devoid of any statues, pictures, or image as well. An eye-catching feature of the temple is the nine pools of water located around the petals. They give the impression of a half-bloomed lotus in a water body and the whole structure looks spectacular when illuminated in the night.     



  

3.This temple was designed by Fariborz Sahba, an Iranian-American architect while the structural design was done by Flint and Neill, a UK firm. Larsen & Toubro Limited’s ECC Construction Group undertook the construction work of the temple and completed it at a cost of 10 million dollars

    Lesser Known Facts about Lotus Temple

  • With around 4.5 million visitors per year, it is among the most visited structures in the world.
  • The temple is featured on a ₹6.50 postage stamp in India.
  • Fariborz Sahba chose the lotus symbol as it’s a common symbol in Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Islam.
  • It is the first temple in the national capital that makes use of solar power.
  • Ardishír Rustampúr, a Bahai follower from Hyderabad in the Sindh province of Pakistan, donated his entire savings to fund the land purchase of the temple.




       😍Lotus Temple: Today😍



Today, the Lotus Temple is undoubtedly one of the most popular religious as well as tourist attractions in Delhi. By the end of 2001, the temple had drawn more than 70 million visitors from across the globe, making it one of the most visited structures in the world. As per the Government of India, by April 2014, the temple had received more than 100 million visitors. The temple is frequently featured in films, publications, and television productions and has also won many awards for its spellbinding architecture.



      👉How to Reach🙋


  • By Road: There are 8-10 bus routes by DTC that pass near the Lotus Temple. There are options for cabs and autorickshaws as well.
  • By Metro: Lotus Temple’s nearest metro station is Kalkaji with a distance of 500m from the temple.
  • By Train: New Delhi Railway Station is the nearest to the temple. 
  • By Air: Indira Gandhi International Airport is the nearest airport to the temple.
  • Places to Stay nearby: Hotels near Lotus Temple



Information:💗

LocationLotus Temple Road, Kalkaji
TimingsOctober to March – 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, April to September – 9:30 am to 7:00 pm; *Closed on Mondays
Entry FeeFree 
CameraNo camera charges, but you need to take special permission for photography 
Nearest Metro StationKalkaji Mandir
StatusBahai House of Worship
Prayer Timings10 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM
Best Season to VisitOctober to March
Established in 1986
Area26 acres 
Material UsedMarble 
ArchitectFariborz Sahba
Cost of Construction10 million dollars



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