The Lotus Temple

The Lotus Temple is a Bahá' House of Worship that was established in December 1986 and is situated in Delhi, India. It has developed into a well-known attraction in the city and is distinctive for its flower-like shape. The Lotus Temple is accessible to everyone, regardless of religion or any other prerequisites, like all other Bahá' Houses of Worship. The structure has nine sides made up of 27 free-standing, marble-covered "petals" placed in groups of three. Nine doorways lead into a central hall with a ceiling height of just over 34 meters and seating for 1,300 people. The Lotus Temple has been highlighted in countless newspaper and magazine stories and has received various architectural awards.

According to CNN correspondent Manpreet Brar, more than 70 million people have visited The Lotus Temple by the end of 2001. The Lotus Temple attracted more than 100 million visitors by April 2014, according to the permanent mission of India to UNESCO. Up to 100,000 people may visit the Lotus Temple on some Hindu holy days, making it a popular destination for people of many faiths. Between 2.5 million and 5 million people are predicted to visit each year. It was the "most visited building in the world," according to CNN's Brar in 2001. The Lotus Temple is often listed as one of Delhi's main tourist attractions.

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Address: Lotus Temple Rd, Bahapur, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Kalkaji, New Delhi, Delhi 110019, India
Phone number: +91 11 2644 4029
Official site: http://www.bahaihouseofworship.in/