Lotus
Temple
Bahai Temple is famously known as Lotus Temple owing to its resemblance to lotus flower.
Lotus symbolizes four religions namely Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism and Jainism.
Out of the seven major Bahai temples constructed around the
world, the one in Delhi was constructed last.
The structure was completed in the year 1986 and pure white marble was used in
the construction. The place is serene and is open for prayers and meditation by
people who follow any religion.
This Bahá’í House of Worship of the Indian
subcontinent joins six other Bahá’í Houses of Worship around the world: Apia,
Western Samoa; Sydney, Australia; Kampala, Uganda; Panama City, Panama;
Frankfurt, Germany; Wilmette, USA. Each of these Houses of Worship, while
sharing some basic design concepts, has its own distinct cultural identity
embodying the principle of unity in diversity.
Winter: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (Last
Entry 5.00 pm. For winter)
Summer: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm(Last Entry 6.30 pm. For summer)
The Bahá'í House of Worship is open Tuesday through Sunday
(Mondays closed). There is no charge for admission.
Information Centre Visiting Hours
Winter: 9:00 am to 5:15 pm
Summer: 9:00 am to 6:45 pm
Winter: 1st October to 31st March
Summer: 1st April to 30th September
The temple is located close to the Kalkaji Mandir metro station
(on the Violet Line) and right next to the Kalkaji Park. Entry to the temple is
via parking lot.
Address:
Lotus Temple Road,
Shambhu Dayal Bagh,
Bahapur, Near Kalkaji Temple,
NewDelhi,Delhi-110019,
India
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