Lotus Temple Delhi, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Delhi Lotus Temple – Guide

Lotus Temple is a worship temple located in Bahapur village in Nehru Nagar, Delhi, where there is no idol of God and no any kind of God is worshipped, people come here just to find peace of mind. Due to the shape of this temple being like a lotus, it has been named Lotus Temple. In many places it is also recognized as the Taj Mahal of the 20^th century.

History of this Temple

The Delhi Lotus Temple was built by Baha Ullah, the founder of the Bahai Faith and lived in Canada. The Lotus Temple in Delhi was built by Fariborj Sahaba, an Iranian architect. This is the reason why Lotus Temple is also called Bahai Temple. He was approached in 1976 to design the Lotus Temple, which cost a total of $10 million to build.

The Lotus Temple is called the “Bahai House of Worship”, which means it is a temple that practices the Bahai Faith. Baha’i is a Persian religion founded by Baha Ullah in the 19^th century on the principle of the spiritual unity of mankind. Basically this religion believes in the unity of all religions. This is the reason that people of all religions can enter this temple, but playing any kind of music and worshiping idols is not allowed here.

Delhi Lotus Temple Timings

Delhi Lotus Temple opens at 9:00 AM in the morning and close at 7:00 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this Temple

Kalkaji Temple

This temple is dedicated to maa kali and maa Durga. This temple is located at a distance of 1.5 km away from Lotus temple.

Red Fort

This is the place where every year the Indian Prime Minister hoists the flag on 15^th August. This Fort is located at a distance of 20 km away from this temple.

Kutub Minar

It has been placed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This place is few kms away from this temple.

Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar, located in Connaught Place Palace Circle Parliament Road, New Delhi. This place is few kms away from this temple.

Agrasen ki Baoli

This step well is a water temple believed to be built by the great ruler Agrasen. This stepwell is located at a distance of few kms away from this temple.

National Museum of Delhi

Between Janpath and Maulana Azad Road, the National Museum of Delhi was established in 1949. This museum is few kms away from the temple.

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How to reach Delhi Lotus Temple

By Air- The nearest airport from Delhi Lotus Temple is IGI international airport which is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Delhi Lotus Temple is Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station which is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.

By metro- The nearest metro station from this temple is Kalkaji metro station which is at a distance of 1.5 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by just walking.

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