Lotus house

Lotus Temple House of worship in New Delhi, India The Lotus Temple, located in New Delhi, India, is a Bahá'í House of Worship completed in 1986. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent and has become a prominent attraction in the city. Wikipedia Address: Lotus Temple Rd, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Bahapur, New Delhi, DL 110019 Opened: November 13, 1986 Architectural style: Expressionist architecture Open time- 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

Introduction In the architecture of India, perhaps more than in other places, it is possible to the see the religious roots in a clear and different manner. The representative symbols which can be seen on the buildings and in their decorations, and which include the surroundings in which they have been placed, are inspired by […]

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