Lotus Temple (Bahá'í House of Worship)
27 marble petals, silence inside
⭐ Why it is famous
One of the most visited buildings in the world; a hall of prayer open to every religion, with no idols, sermons or rituals.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Designed by Fariborz Sahba and completed in 1986; an architectural landmark of modern Delhi.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 09:00 – 17:30 (winter) / 19:00 (summer), closed Mondays
🙏 Darśan details
- Free entry
- Complete silence inside the prayer hall
- Included on most Delhi temple tours
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Lotus Temple (Bahá'í House of Worship), New Delhi, South DelhiHazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) — 9 km
New Delhi bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Delhi (DEL) — 17 km
Kalkaji Mandir metro, 500 m walk.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Delhi hotels
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹7,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- ISKCON East of Kailash
- Humayun's Tomb