Best Time to
Visit : On all days except Monday
Preferred Timings : Summer/ Winter: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m./ 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Admission
Fee : Free and open to all
Special AttractionThere are four Prayer Sessions everyday. These Prayer Sessions are unique, as prayers from all religions are recited during these Prayer Sessions. Prayer Session Timings: 1000 hrs - 1015 hrs (15 minutes), 1200 hrs - 1215 hrs (15 minutes), 1500 hrs - 1515 hrs (15 minutes), 1700 hrs - 1715 hrs (15 minutes).
Lotus Temple ( Bahai Faith ) and United NationsThe Bahai Faith has accredited representation with the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Bahai International Community has been recognised as an international Non Governmental Organisation since 1948.
The Community seeks to promote the goals of the United Nations’ Charter such as peace, economic and social advancement of all peoples, and the promotion of universal human rights. Bahai Faith has accredited representation with the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Bahai International Community has been recognised as an international Non Governmental Organisation since 1948. The Community seeks to promote the goals of the United Nations’ Charter such as peace, economic and social advancement of all peoples, and the promotion of universal human rights. In 1970, the Bahai International Community was given consultative status with the Social and Economic Council
Resembles a bud of the lotus flower opening out. Since a lotus is found in water thus water pools have been provided on all the sides of the temple. The building interior is kept cool by creating a natural air circulation wherein the air travels into the building after flowing over the cool water surrounding it. Light travels into the temple through openings created in between the opening petals which gives you a heavenly feeling while sitting in it.