Lotus Temple
The Lotus Temple is known and popular due to its flowerlike shape. The Lotus Temple is is a Bahá’í House of Worship. It is also a prominent attraction in Delhi. It was completed in 1986 and serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent. The structure of this temple is derived from the Lotus, the national flower of India. The structure of the temple composed of 27 self-supporting marble clad “petals” that are arranged in groups of three to form nine faces.The Lotus has been a significant part of the Hindu religion too. A glimpse of Lotus, gives the idea of peace and serenity.
The temple won numerous architectural awards and been featured in hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles. Lotus Temple is one of the most charming and scenic temples of India. Lotus Temple stands seventh in the international chain of Bahai House of Worship. Additionally, it is considered as the Mother Temple of the Indian Continent. The temple has been accredited with several architectural awards. Iranian architect Fariborz Sahba is recognized as the architect of this beautiful structure. Moreover, the construction took around 6 years.
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