Lotus Temple
Temple Bahá'í House of Worship noted for lotus design
The Lotus Temple in Delhi is a Baháʼí House of Worship noted for its white‑marble, lotus‑petal form and open interior; visitors come for quiet reflection, architecture photography and multicultural openness.
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Lotus Temple is a Bahá’í House of Worship in New Delhi, India, completed in 1986 and known for its lotus-flower inspired design. The structure is distinguished by its nine-sided plan and 27 marble-clad petals arranged in clusters.
The lotus-shaped exterior and surrounding gardens are the main visual draws and are designed to create a contemplative setting for visitors from all backgrounds. The central hall is open and non-denominational - services and silent prayer are conducted without ritual or clergy.
The site also includes landscaped terraces and reflecting pools that frame the building and provide quiet outdoor spaces for reflection. The temple’s architecture and accessibility make it a frequent stop on cultural and architectural tours of New Delhi.
Conceived and funded by the Bahá’í community, the temple was designed by architect Fariborz Sahba and completed in 1986. It was among the later 20th-century Bahá’í Houses of Worship constructed to serve as an open place of prayer.
The Lotus Temple is located in southern New Delhi, within urban parkland and accessible from central parts of the city.
- Architectural form: The building is a Bahá'í House of Worship completed in 1986 with a nine-sided plan formed by 27 free-standing marble-clad petals and surrounded by landscaped pools and gardens.
How to Get to Lotus Temple #
The Lotus Temple is in south Delhi near Kalkaji. Take the Delhi Metro Violet Line to Kalkaji Mandir station and walk roughly 10-15 minutes (about 1 km) to the temple; Nehru Place station is also within walking/taxi distance. By car it is in the south Delhi/Bahapur area, roughly 15-20 km from Indira Gandhi International Airport (travel time varies with traffic).
Tips for Visiting Lotus Temple #
- Arrive early or late afternoon to avoid peak weekend crowds and to find seating in the central hall for the quiet devotional time.
- Note that the Bahá'í House of Worship enforces silence in the central hall and photography inside is generally not permitted-plan to photograph the building from the terraces and gardens instead.
- Spend a few minutes walking the surrounding terraces and reflecting pools: these landscaped viewpoints are quieter than the main entrance area and give symmetrical photo opportunities that many visitors overlook.
Best Time to Visit Lotus Temple #
As an indoor site, the best time to visit the Lotus Temple is weekday mornings year-round to avoid the larger weekend and holiday crowds.
Weather & Climate near Lotus Temple #
Lotus Temple's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in June) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 40°C. Moderate rainfall (742 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 26°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is the hottest month with highs of 40°C and lows of 28°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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July
July is hot, feeling like 35°C. Heavy rain (217 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 36°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (234 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 33°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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