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Beautiful- Lotus Temple in Delhi (दिल्ली का कमल मंदिर – लोटस टेम्पल). Why it is called Lotus Temple? Here is detailed guide about the history, timings, nearby places, tour and sighseeing, hotels and Map. Lotus temple is known for its beautiful flower like shape which looks exactly like – Lotus. This Lotus temple is one of the Baha-i’s faith or Baha’ism which believes in unity and equality for everyone. Flower of Lotus was chosen and considered as the common symbol to religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Jainism by its architect – Furiburz Sabha.(Ref). Today, Lotus temple is one of the main tourist spot and center attraction of tourism in Delhi.

Lotus temple (House of Worship) is open to all regardless of religion.

Note – It is closed on Monday every week.

Architecture of Lotus Temple-Delhi

Lotus temple as we all know is famous for its Lotus like shape. Speciality of Lotus Temple is that it looks exactly like lotus flower. It is madeup of 27 free-standing marble-petals arranged in clusters of three and forms total nine sides. There are total 9 doors in Lotus temple connected to Central Hall. Central Hall of Lotus temple is huge – approx 40 meters in height with capacity of approx 2000 people. It is also called as “The House of Worship” which is made up White Marble. It has 9 surrounding ponds and lush green gardens with total land bank of approx 25-26 acres. Lotus temple was built in 1986.

Lotus Temple, Delhi's Location, Distance and Map

This beautiful temple is near to Kalkaji Mandir, Nehru Place or East of Kailash in South Delhi. Nearest Metro station from Lotus temple is Kalkaji Metro station. One more Metro station – East of Kailash is also there in close proximity. Exact location of Lotus temple can be seen in Map below-

Timings of Lotus Temple Delhi

Lotus temple in delhi opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm everyday. Entry to Lotus temple is free and you can visit it on Tuesday to Sunday. During Summers, the time is extended till 7.30 pm as well.

Here in Lotus temple, one can find and chant various books related to multiple religions.

How to reach Lotus temple?

You can easily reach Lotus temple as it is in Delhi and is connected with Airport of Indian Capital – Delhi. It is connected of Delhi Metro and nearest metro station is – Kalkaji Metro station and East of Kailash Metro station.

For all flights availability for Lotus Temple, Delhi, check here

By bus the nearest ISBT is Kashmere gate, Delhi.

Railway stations of NDLS – New Delhi Railway station and Old Delhi Railway station are well connected with Metro, auto and taxis for Lotus Temple.

Speciality of Lotus Temple Delhi

It looks like Lotus, open to all religions and has beautiful gardens, ponds and overall architecture.

Other Popular Temples and Sight Seeing in Delhi

Other popular temples in delhi are Chattarpur Mandir, Birla Mandir, Jhandewalan Mandir, Kalkaji Mandir, ISKON (East of Kailash) Dwarka mandir, AksharDham Mandir, Preet vihar mandir, Chandni chowk mandir – Jain Mandir, Janakpuri mandir, Rohini mandir.

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