About Lotus Temple / Bahai Temple New Delhi

Lotus Temple / Bahai Temple New Delhi (Must Visit / See places in Delhi, India)

In the attraction places of New Delhi India, Lotus temple is one them. Lotus temple has an awesome architecture and great historical importance. Everyone wants to know the history behind it. So, what is the historical importance of lotus temple and awesome architecture of it.

Lotus Temple Night View

BRIEF HISTORY OF LOTUS TEMPLE / ABOUT LOTUS TEMPLE NEW DELHI (INDIA):-

    The Bahai Temple also known as Lotus Temple for its distinct half-open lotus design which is situated in New Delhi, one of the most visited buildings in the world, attracting over 50 million people since it opened in 1986.

Why Bahai Temple is named Lotus Temple?

Many of people are saying that this temple looks like a lotus in shape and because of it is known as lotus temple. But this is not the complete truth. Lotus is a symbol of love and purity. It always gives the message of immortality. This is the main cause of this Bahai temple is designed like a lotus flower and it is known as Lotus Temple.

Lotus Temple Front View

         Lotus Temple is famous in world for its architecture. Persian architect Fariborz Sahba built this beautiful awesome architecture who came from Canada. So this is the brief history of Lotus Temple / Bahai Temple.

ARCHITECTURE OF LOTUS TEMPLE:-

           To construction the lotus temple Marble, cement, dolomite, and sand were used in. If a person look this temple from the top side view it looks like half opened Lotus Flower. Construction of this architecture takes 10 years to complete. There were 800 peoples who have worked to construction Lotus Temple. In which engineers, technicians, and workers are included. Around the blooming petals there are nine pools of water, which light up, in natural light. It looks spectacular at dusk when it is flood lit.. White marble is used in the construction of Bahai temple and by which the beauty of Lotus temple is increased. Lotus Temple is 40 meters in Height.

Lotus Temple View From Top

Important Details about place, Opening Timing (Hours), Opening Days:-

Lotus Temple Location: Near Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Place New Delhi

Nearest Metro Station: Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station

Open: Tue-Sun; Mondays closed

Timings: 9am to 5:30pm

Entry: Free

Photography: Permission required

How to Reach Lotus Temple New Delhi, India:-

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Direction to Reach Lotus Temple