Lotus Temple
The Lotus Temple, located in New Delhi, India, is a Baháʼí House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its lotus-like shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all Bahá’í Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification. The building is composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad "petals" arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides, with nine doors opening onto a central hall with a height of slightly over 34 meters and a capacity of 1,300 people. The Lotus Temple has won numerous architectural awards and has been featured in many newspaper and magazine articles.
| Lotus Temple (Baháʼí House of Worship) | |
|---|---|
Full view of the Lotus Temple | |
Location within New Delhi | |
| General information | |
| Type | House of Worship |
| Architectural style | Expressionist |
| Location | Delhi, India |
| Coordinates | 28.553328°N 77.258456°E |
| Completed | 13 November 1986 |
| Opened | 24 December 1986 |
| Height | 34.27 metres (112.4 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Diameter | 70 metres (230 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Concrete frame and precast concrete ribbed roof |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Fariborz Sahba |
| Structural engineer | Flint & Neill COWI |
| Other information | |
| Seating capacity | 2,500 |
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