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About Lotus Temple

(East of Nehru place), The Lotus Temple, Situated at Delhi, India, is a Baháʼí House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986(Architect‎: ‎Fariborz Sahba). Notable(Famous) for its flowerlike shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all Baháʼí Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple(East of Nehru place) is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification.

ADDRESS:-Lotus Temple Rd, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Bahapur, New Delhi, Delhi 110019

Traveler Information:-

Location:-  Kalkaji, New Delhi, India
Reach There Metro (Kalkaji Metro Station)
Entry FeeL:-  No Charges
Visiting Time:-  9:00AM Morning to 7:00 PM Evening in summer and 9:00AM to 6:00PM in winter (Mondays closed)

History of Lotus Temple

East of Nehru place, this temple is built(Architect‎: ‎Fariborz Sahba) in the shape of a lotus flower and is the last of seven Major Bahai's temples built around the world. Completed in1986 it is set among the lush green landscaped gardens in Delhi India.

The structure is made up of pure white marble The architect Furiburz Sabha and
Architectural style‎: ‎Expressionist chose the lotus as the symbol common to Hinduism, Buddhism,
Jainism and Islam. Adherents(henchman) of any faith are free to visit the temple and pray or meditate.

Around the blooming petals, there are nine pools of water in India, which light up, in natural light. It looks spectacular(Suberb) at dusk when it is floodlit.

Lotus Temple History

Lotus temple, one of the most magnificent architectures of India. The temple constructed on the Bahai Faith and located at the Kalkaji area in New Delhi. This capital city is the place for famous monuments, a large building, and Devotional Temples. Among them, Lotus Mandir is the most influential construction in India. All religious people allowed to visit this temple(Lotus temple) and the environment fills with peace and joy. Hence the visitors do meditation and overjoy with the atmosphere of the temple(Lotus temple).

Description:

• Location: Near Kalkaji Temple,
• East of Nehru Place
• Nearest Metro Station: Kalkaji
• Mandir
• Open- Tue-Sun;
• Mondays closed
• Timings: 9am to 5:30pm
• Entry fee: Free
• Photography: Permission required.

General information:-

1. Type House of Worship
2. Architectural style Expressionist
3. Location of: Delhi, India
4. Coordinates 28.553325°N 77.258600°ECoordinates: 28.553325°N 77.258600°E
5. Completed 13 November 1986
6. Opened 24 December 1986
7. Height :34.27 metres (112.4 ft)
8. Dimensions
9. Diameter: 70 meters (230 ft)
10. Technical details
11. Design and construction
12. Architect: Fariborz Sahba
13. Structural engineer Flint & Neill
14. Other information
15. Seating capacity: 2,500.

Attractions near Lotus Temple

• Kalkaji Devi Temple (600 m)
• ISKCON Temple (2.6 km)
• Humayun’s Tomb (6.5 km)
• Hauz Khaz (8.1 km)
• India Gate (8.6 km)
• Safdarjung Tomb (9.2 km)
• Qutub Minar (9.8 km)
• Lodhi Tomb (10 km)
• Purana Qila (10.1 km)

Facts & Information about Lotus Temple in Delhi

• Lotus Temple Built-in: November 13, 1986
• The 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 Nearest Metro Station: Kalkaji Mandir

FAQs and Information about Lotus Temple Delhi

1. Where is Lotus Temple Located in Delhi, India?

Lotus Temple's location is near Nehru Place. It is located towards the east of Nehru Place. It is quite close to the Kalkaji Devi Temple. The nearest metro station to lotus temple is Kalkaji Mandir.

2. Where is Lotus Temple?
Lotus Temple is near Nehru Place. It can be reached via Kalkaji Mandir metro station which is close by. It is also close to another landmark of Delhi - Kalkaji Devi Temple.

3. Who Built Lotus Temple in Delhi?

Lotus Temple in Delhi was built by an Iranian architect named Mr. Fariborz Sahba who won many awards from all over the world, recognizing this excellent architecture.

4. What is Lotus Temple?
The Lotus Temple is one of the seven major Baha'i houses of worship. Baha'i faith teaches oneness and togetherness among everyone irrespective of caste, creed, or religion. Although known as a temple, there are no pictures or images of God or Goddess in Lotus Temple.

5. When was the Lotus Temple Built?
Bahai Temple in Delhi was built in the year 1986.

6. What is the Baha'i Temple?
Bahai Temple, also known as Lotus Temple is a house of worship of Baha'i faith. It is one of the seven prominent Baha'i houses of worship in the world.

7.Who is the founder of Lotus Temple?
Founder of Lotus Temple is Architect Fariborz Sahba, who completed the construction in 1986. Lotus Temple has been built in accordance with the Baha'i house of worship specifications which were given by Abdu'l-Bahái, son of the founder of Baha'i Faith.

8. Why was Lotus Temple Built?
Lotus Temple was built as a symbol of unity and purity which Baha'i faith teaches. It was built as one of the Baha'i centers of worship in India. There are six centers which are located all over the world. Before building a lotus temple, architect Fariborz Sahba had traveled extensively all over the country, understanding the temple structures and usage of various religious symbols, who then used the symbol of Lotus flower to represent unity and peace.