| Monuments in Delhi |
Lotus Temple : Symbol of Peace and Prosperity
Bahapur, Kalkaji, New Delhi, India
Reasons to be here –
Peace, Piousness and self – placation!
Entry Fee – Free
Timings–
All days of the week except Monday: 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
Way to reach –
The best way to reach the Lotus Temple is take the metro. The nearest metro station to the temple is the Kalkaji Mandir metro station.
Traveller’s Pick – About Lotus Temple
Lotus Temple is also famously known as the Bahai Temple or the Bahai House of pure worship. The Bahaii faith was established in 1863 by Bahadullah in Persia. It soon gained strength spread across Middle East region. However, there was large scale persecution of the believers in this faith. The Lotus Temple located in New Delhi is an important and major landmark dedicated to this faith in the capital city. This place of pure worship with peace of the Bahai sect is literally well-constructed in the proper shape of a large, beautiful white lotus flower. All people, irrespective of religion, sex, caste or any other discriminatory factors, are allowed entry.
Lotus Temple is a popular tourist attraction also due to its architecture. There are three layers of white marble petals with nine entrances, each leading to a central hall. The hall has the capacity to seat about 2500 people. Pin-drop silence is the hallmark of people meditating here.
One is permitted to read or chant from sacred scriptures belonging to any of the religion, but nobody is permitted to play all the musical instruments, give pure sermons or hold all the religious ceremonies quite well inside the hall. You will surely experience calm and peace like never before, for the prime temple area which prohibits visitors from making any kind of disturbance and noise whatsoever. This exemplifies the pure and true nature of Bahaii traditions, which well lays focuses on meditation as a perfect means to experience devotion and divinity.
Tourists enjoy the outstanding lush green surroundings of the temple area and maybe even lounge around for a perfect picnic spot. Winner of a numerous of the architectural awards, Lotus Temple is truly a perfect sight to behold, moreover in the night when it is all well lit up in eye-catching breathtaking splendour.
Lotus Temple Opening Time: 9 AM
Lotus Temple Closing Time: 6 PM
Open all days of week, except Monday.
Metro Connectivity and Location
Two lines of Delhi Metro are present in close vicinity of this temple. These are the Magenta Line and the Violet Line. Kalkaji Mandir Station of Magenta and Violet Lines or Nehru Place Station of Violet Line are the two closest stations to this architectural marvel.
Lotus Temple is located behind the famous Kalkaji Temple and is adjacent to Nehru Place area.
Nearby Attractions –
Kalkaji Devi Temple – Considered among one of the few places where dreams transcends into reality with the help of god ‘s benediction.
Kalkaji District Park – Best way to get closer to Mother-Nature and to revitalize your senses amid lush green surroundings.
TRAVELER’S ESSENTIALS –
Considering the nature of the place, people are expected to maintain silence inside the prayer hall. Also dress conservatively and remove footwear before entering the prayer hall to comply with the religious norms.
Hotels near Lotus Temple
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MANTRA AMALTAS |
| Address: 23, Friends Colony (west), New Delhi, DL 110065 Star Rating: 4 star hotel **** Distance: 3.80 km Phone: 011 4966 4966 Website: www.mantraamaltas.com |
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HOTEL STALLIONS |
| Address: B-14, Captain Kaur Marg, Greater Kailash I, East of Kailash, New Delhi, DL 110048 Distance: 1.6 km Phone: 911140014444 Website: www.hotelstallions.com |
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| HOTEL MADONNA | |
| Address: 53/7 Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi, DL 110060 Distance: 0.5 km Phone: 011 4243 2803 |
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THE ROYCE HOTEL |
| Address: D-803, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, DL 110025 Distance: 5.4 km Phone: 011 4109 1111 Website: www.theroycehotel.com |
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| TAVERN BUSINESS HOTEL | |
| Address: 105 Bharat Nagar New Friends Colony, New Delhi, DL 431813 Distance: 2.7 km NW Phone: 011 4205 5555 Website: www.tavernhotels.com |
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THE SURYAA NEW DELHI |
| Address: Mathura Road, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, DL 110025 Star Rating: 5 star hotel ***** Distance: 3.2 km Phone: 011 2683 5070 Website: www.thesuryaanewdelhi.com |
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BASIL THE RESIDENCY |
| Address: Mathura Rd, Sukhdev Vihar, Okhla Industrial Area, New delhi, Delhi 110025 Distance: 4.3 km Phone: 099 99 682585 Website: www.basildelhi.com |
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THE AMBER |
| Address: 198,Sukhdev Vihar, New Delhi, DL 110025 Distance: 3.6 km Phone: 011 4659 1700 Website: www.theamber.in |
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Restaurants near Lotus Temple
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BUDDY’S BROASTED |
| Fast Food Timings: 11am to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 200/- Address: 217A, Phase III, Ikhla, New Delhi Phone: 40509900 Address: Food Court, DLF Mall, Saket, New Delhi Phone: 41029900 |
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CHAOBELLA |
| Multi-Cuisine (Chinese, Italian) Timings: 12.30pm to 2.45pm, 7pm to 12.30am Meal for two – Rs. 3300/- Address: Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla Plot No. 1, Community Centre, Pkhla Phase I, New Delhi Phone: 46462000 |
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EDESIA |
| Coffee Shop/All-Day Dining Timings: 6.30am to 1am Meal for two – Rs. 3200/- Address: Crowne Plaza Today, Plot No.1, Community Centre, Okhla Phase I, New Delhi Phone: 46462000 |
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MUGHAL CUISINE |
| North Indian (Mughlai) Timings: 11.30am to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 600/- Address: D-3 Abul Fazal Enclave, Jamia Nagar, Delhi Phone: 43850255 |
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| NATHU’S SWEETS | |
| Mithais, Snacks Timings: 8am to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 350/- Address: E-49/12, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase II, New Delhi Phone: 41614361-63 |
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PURANI DILLI |
| North Indian (Mughlai) Timings: Noon to 3.30pm, 6pm to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 800/- Address: 371, Main Road, Zakir Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi Phone: 26983371, 9891878333, 9999816299 |
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RED MOON BAKERY |
| Bakery & Confectionery Timings: 9am to 7.30pm Meal for two – Rs. 300/- Address: W-41, Okhla Industrial Area Phase II, New Delhi Phone: 40534797 |
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SLICE OF ITALY |
| Italian Timings: 10.30am to Midnight Meal for two – Rs. 300/- Address: A-99/2, Okhla, Phase II, New Delhi Phone: 41708111-13 |
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TRUE BLUE |
| Multi-Cuisine (North Indian, Chinese) Timings: 11.30am to 11.30pm Meal for two – Rs. 700/- Address: DDA Market, Local Shopping Complex, Okhla, Phase I, New Delhi Phone: 40503133 |
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ZAITOON |
| Arabian, Lebanese Timings: 11am to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 400/- Address: C-2A, Food Lounge, DLF Place, Saket, New Delhi Phone: 41056565 Address: (Takeaway), A-133, DDA Sheds, Okhla Phase III, New Delhi Phone: 26386565 |
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