The Lotus Temple, located in New Delhi, India, is a Baháʼí House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its lotus-like shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all Bahá’í Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification. The building is composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad "petals" arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides, with nine doors opening onto a central hall with a height of slightly over 34 metres and a capacity of 1,300 people. The Lotus Temple has won numerous architectural awards and has been featured in many newspaper and magazine articles.
Full view of the Lotus Temple
Interior view
Interior view of the Ringstone Symbol, set at the top of the temple
One of the nine ponds surrounding the Lotus Temple
A Baháʼí House of Worship or Baháʼí temple is a place of worship of the Baháʼí Faith. It is also referred to by the name Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, which is Arabic for "Dawning-place of the remembrance of God".
The Baháʼí House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois
Interior of the Bahá'í House of Worship in Sydney
One of nine towers of the Wilmette temple
People outside the Kampala Baháʼí temple