Lotus Temple : Located in New Delhi, India Lotus Temple is an astonishing building spread over 26 acres in a village. It got its name from its structure itself. It is the worshiping place of the followersof Bahai religion.(Bahai, the Global religious community which emphasize the spiritual unity of all mankind).
This is so famous and perfect in architectural beauty that it has won several awards and been featured in hundreds of news paper and magazine articles.This temple is opened to all, regardless of religion, caste and creed. The structure is made up of pure white marble among the lush green landscaped gardens. Furiburz Sabha, the architect of the building is a Persian model architect and a resident of Canada.He chose the lotus as the common symbol to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. He considered lotus as a symbol of love and purity.The worship house is compose of 27 free-standing marble clad petals arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides. This building has nine doors also.The is constructed in such a way that around the blooming petals there are nine pools of water, which light up in natural light. Early in the morning it is a spectacular site when it is flood lilted. This is one of the most visited buildings in the world. In the number of visitors Lotus Temple surpassed world famous monuments such as Eiffel tower and Taj Mahal. An average of 8000 to 10000 visitors are there in prayer house each day and on Hindu celebration days and holidays number of visitors may cross thousands and reach in lakhs.
How to Reach :You can reach your destination by any means of modern transport. After reaching the nearby airport or railway station you can pick avehicle of your choice and can reach there easily