Overview
Completed in 1986, the Lotus Temple is a Baha'i house of worship designed to resemble a lotus flower, with 27 marble petals forming a stunning modern structure. Designed by architect Fariborz Sahba, it has won numerous architecture awards and seats 2,500 people in its meditative interior. The Baha'i faith embraces all religions, so anyone may enter for prayer and meditation regardless of belief. Free admission. 10-minute walk from Kalkaji Mandir Station (Metro Violet Line).
Travel Tips
Complete silence is required inside; photography is only allowed outside. At sunset the marble glows golden.
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Attractions near Lotus Temple
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Hauz Khas Complex
A trendy arts village built around a 14th-century reservoir, madrasa, and tombs.
📍 5.8km away
India Gate
A 42m triumphal arch war memorial honoring soldiers who died in World War I.
📍 7.2km away
National Rail Museum
An outdoor railway museum tracing Indian railway history back to 1853.
📍 9.1km away
Jantar Mantar
An open-air astronomical observatory of massive masonry instruments built in 1724.
📍 9.2km away
Raj Ghat
A black marble memorial marking the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
📍 9.8km away
Jama Masjid
India's largest mosque, capable of holding 25,000 worshippers — the symbol of Old Delhi.
📍 11.1km away
Things to Do in Delhi
Old Delhi Rickshaw Tour
Ride a cycle rickshaw through Old Delhi narrow lanes. Explore Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, the spice market, and Red Fort area with a local guide.
Chandni Chowk Street Food Tour
Guided food tour of 300-year-old Chandni Chowk sampling paratha, chole bhature, jalebi, and chai at 5-8 legendary street stalls and local eateries.
Akshardham Water Show
A nightly 24-minute multimedia water show at Akshardham Temple combining fountains, lasers, fire, and projection to retell Indian mythology.