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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.
Welcome to the official website of the Bahá’í House of Worship, popularly known as the Lotus Temple located in New Delhi, India. Like eight Houses of Worship around the world, this magnificent structure stands for the principle of the oneness of humankind.
Lotus Temple Built in: November 13, 1986; Material used: White marble; Lotus Temple Height: 34 meters; Lotus Temple Architect: Fariborz Sahba; Type: Expressionist architecture; Number of petals: 27 lotus petals; Lotus Temple Hall Capacity: accommodates 2500 people; Lotus Temple Location: Near Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Place
Lotus Temple, Bahāʾī Faith house of worship, or mashriq al-adhkar (Arabic: ‘a place where the uttering of the name of God arises at dawn’), in New Delhi. In the early 21st century it was one of only nine mashriqs in the world.
May 29, 2017 · The Baha'i House of Worship, popularly known as the Lotus Temple is not only a symbol of excellence in modern Indian architecture but also one of the most visited religious buildings in the world.
Aug 21, 2011 · Popularly known as the Lotus Temple, the Bahá'í House of Worship in New Delhi, India is a house of worship that was designed by Iranian architect Fariborz Sahba and completed in 1986.
Apr 23, 2018 · If you are fortunate enough to visit the magnificent country of India—rich in spiritual heritage, mythology and history—you will no doubt be directed to tour the stunning Baha’i Lotus Temple. A prominent attraction in Delhi, this architectural wonder is visited even more than the Taj Mahal.
Jun 26, 2019 · The Lotus Temple is situated amid 26 acres of landscaped gardens on Lotus Temple Road in Bahapur, near Nehru Place, in south Delhi. It's 30-45 minutes from the city center. The closest Metro train station is Kalkaji Mandir on the Violet Line (see Delhi Metro train map), a five minute walk away.
One can also take the Metro from New Delhi Railway Station by boarding the Yellow line towards Central Secretariat, change to Violet line, disembark at Kalkaji metro station, walk about 500 m and arrive at the Bahá’í House of Worship – Lotus Temple, Bahapur, Kalkaji.
Lotus Temple stands seventh in the international chain of Bahai House of Worship. Lotus Bahai Temple is considered as the Mother Temple of the Indian Continent. The splendid architecture of the temple has been accredited with several architectural awards.
