Lotus Temple

Located near Delhi’s iconic tourist attraction, ISKCON temple, Lotus Temple is a Baha’i house of worship that welcomes people from all religions. Shaped like a lotus flower with 27 intricately-carved marble petals, this architectural marvel has won several awards for its design and continues to get acclamations all around the world. It rests on a sprawling green patch and has luxuriant interiors, which is a rare phenomenon in the bustling city like Delhi. The nine ponds, surrounding the temple, light up beautifully in natural light and add to the beauty of the temple. The motto of architect, Fariburz Sahba, was to build such a place where people from all the religions can pray or meditate. The Bahai is therefore quintessentially spiritual and secular in that sense.

The temple saw the light of day in the year 1986 and continues to enthral visitors with its remarkable tracery.