Lotus temple is one of the major tourist attraction in delhi.This is a one of the very few architectural beauty in Delhi which is one of its own kind. Lotus temple was designed by an Irani architect named Fariborz Saba. This temple is opened up in 1986.This temple covers a huge area of 26 acresActually this a temple which designed as a lotus flower, which has 27 free standing marble clads petals which is arranged in clusters of three .It is made up of white marble which is not an ordinary marble but this which was from Greece.
This flower has nine gates which opened into a central hall which is big enough to hold 2, 500 people at one time. The best part of this temple is that people from any religions can came here and pray there is not any discrimination among them.Talking inside the centre hall is prohibited you can only pray here. This is a temple but any ritual ceremonies are not held here. You feel peace here. This temple is a great example of unity in diversity. The temple is surrounded by beautiful gardens and nine ponds which looks spectacular.Peoples also throw coins in the pond and make wishes.
Lotus temple won many architectural awards in the past.This is a awesome place to hang out with your family or your friends.