The Bahai Faith was established in India in the mid 19th century and today India is the largest national contingent of Bahai's in the world with more than 2 million members. Covering an expanse of 26 acres of land, the Lotus Temple or Bahai Temple in Delhi was built between and at a cost of Rs 10 million and was opened to public worship in December The temple is set among pools and gardens, which gives the impression of a floating half-open lotus flower surrounded by its outspread leaves.
The Lotus, as seen from outside, has three sets of petals The petals are made of special concrete clad with white marble, extracted from the Mount Pentitikon mines in Greece.
Click here to book New Delhi holiday packages. Thank you for registering with TravelMarg. Payment Options:. Check Availability : X. Please select children's age.
Check out where to stay in Delhi and book an accommodation of your choice. Lotus Temple 4. Lotus Temple, Delhi. Book Now. Are you associated with this business? Get in Touch. How popular is Lotus Temple? Average time spent at Lotus Temple 2 Hrs. How to get to Lotus Temple. Attractions normally visited before or after visiting Lotus Temple. Lotus Temple Tour Reviews. Traveling to Delhi? Located in the national capital of New Delhi, the Lotus Temple is an edifice dedicated to the Baha'i faith.
The magnificent structure of this building unfolds in the form of a stupendous white petal lotus and is one of the most visited establishments in the world. The design of this shrine was conceptualized by Canadian architect Fariborz Sahba and was completed in the year This temple seeks to propagate the oneness of the Almighty and is open to all regardless of their nationality, religion, race or gender.
The Lotus temple is one of the seven Baha'i House of Worship present around the world. As you enter the complex of the temple, you encounter an enchanting entrance gate, beautiful floral gardens and scintillating pools.
The pathway leading up to the temple doors is lined with lush green shrubs and a feeling of tranquillity adorns the atmosphere despite the bubbling crowd. Once inside, the mesmerising architecture will lull you into an introspective silence. You can read and chant religious texts of any faith, and musical renditions of religious texts can be sung without any inhibitions in the temple complex. The Bahai Lotus Temple is without a doubt one of the must-visit places in the capital.
Not just for its marvellous architecture but also to experience a new way of meditation in a completely different, blissful ambience. Sign in with Facebook. Sign in with Google. Packages Hotels Collections. Countries Singapore. Write For Us! Lotus Temple. Weather :. Read More. Read More on Lotus Temple. Architecture of Lotus Temple. The temple is built of Greek white marble in the shape of Lotus flower.
Lotus was chosen as the symbol as it was common to religions like Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam. The structure for the House of Worship in New Delhi is composed of 27 free-standing marble-made "petals" organized in bunches of three to form nine sides.
The nine doors of the Lotus Temple open onto a central hall, that has the capacity of holding up to 2, people. The Temple is designed in such a way that no external lighting is required to light up the huge prayer hall.
The light filters through the inner folds of the Lotus and diffuses through the entire hall of the temple, functioning as a skylight.
With its nine surrounding ponds and the gardens, the Lotus Temple property is spread over 26 acres. Lotus Temple Guided Tour. A short film on "An outline of the Baha'i - Faith" in English is showcased in the temple. If you are visiting in a group, you may approach their volunteers for an escort to the Conference Hall, where they will give you a briefing for about 5 minutes.
Short films are showcased every 20 minutes, from AM to PM.
0コメント