Lotus Temple

Where it is & how to get there

• Metro: Kalkaji Mandir station, then a 5-minute walk.
• Opening: Closed on Mondays.
• Inside: Silence is kept in the prayer hall; shoes are left outside.

The story of the Lotus Temple

The Lotus Temple is a Bahá'í House of Worship, opened in 1986. Its 27 marble 'petals' form a giant lotus surrounded by nine pools.

People of all religions are welcome to sit, pray or meditate inside. It is one of the most visited buildings in the world.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Closed on Mondays; remove shoes at the entrance.
• Keep quiet inside the hall.
• The best photo is from the garden path at the entrance.

What's around the Lotus Temple

• Kalkaji TempleHindu temple nearby.
• ISKCON Temple10 minutes by taxi.
• Qutub Minar20 minutes by taxi.
• Humayun's Tomb20 minutes by taxi.

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