Lotus temple in Delhi is a beautiful structure. Not just because of it architecture but also because of the principles on which it is made. It is a prayer center of Baha'i religion. The teachings of Baha'i religion follow the principle that all humankind is one big family. So Lotus temple is a beautiful structure made of marble and concrete designed in shape of a Lotus from where the temple derives its name.
It can be easily reached by Bus, Auto, Cabs or Metro trains. The purple line from central secretariat you can catch a train towards badarpur and get down at kalkaji station. from there its at a walking distance. You could also visit Kalkaji temple which is almost just in front of Lotus Temple.
This temple was designed by Fariborz Sahba.
Anyways i don't want to go into other details. But i should say that it is one of the must visit places in delhi if you have time.
Baha'i religion welcomes all people from every religion without any discrimination. Please not to maintain complete silence after you enter the temple. And make sure not to disturb anyone sitting and meditating there. you can as well sit and meditate if you want to. You could also visit their literature shop an souvenir shop if you would like to buy anything. In the basement you will see water pools and these are part of the architecture. These are shallow pools. Please do not throw coins in them and they are not for playing of washing your feet. So kindly avoid putting your legs in the pool and if you are with kids instruct them not to do it.
Anyways I visited the temple in summer and it was hot. So I bought a bottle of water from a shop who was selling it. I was pretty shocked to know that he was selling a bottle of water for 20 Rs which had a MRP of 15. If there was only a way where i could complain about it. But sadly i didn't want to stand there and argue with him. Also there are two parks near by so you can take a walk in them if you like. The recent condition of the park did not look too well as there was lot of garbage thrown around and i was wondering when will Indian families learn not to throw garbage here and there and not every place is picnic place. Anyways rest taken care of, it is a beautiful place to visit and meditate.
It can be easily reached by Bus, Auto, Cabs or Metro trains. The purple line from central secretariat you can catch a train towards badarpur and get down at kalkaji station. from there its at a walking distance. You could also visit Kalkaji temple which is almost just in front of Lotus Temple.
This temple was designed by Fariborz Sahba.
Anyways i don't want to go into other details. But i should say that it is one of the must visit places in delhi if you have time.
Baha'i religion welcomes all people from every religion without any discrimination. Please not to maintain complete silence after you enter the temple. And make sure not to disturb anyone sitting and meditating there. you can as well sit and meditate if you want to. You could also visit their literature shop an souvenir shop if you would like to buy anything. In the basement you will see water pools and these are part of the architecture. These are shallow pools. Please do not throw coins in them and they are not for playing of washing your feet. So kindly avoid putting your legs in the pool and if you are with kids instruct them not to do it.
Anyways I visited the temple in summer and it was hot. So I bought a bottle of water from a shop who was selling it. I was pretty shocked to know that he was selling a bottle of water for 20 Rs which had a MRP of 15. If there was only a way where i could complain about it. But sadly i didn't want to stand there and argue with him. Also there are two parks near by so you can take a walk in them if you like. The recent condition of the park did not look too well as there was lot of garbage thrown around and i was wondering when will Indian families learn not to throw garbage here and there and not every place is picnic place. Anyways rest taken care of, it is a beautiful place to visit and meditate.