Lotus Temple

    The Lotus Temple is situated in New Delhi, India.  It is completed in 1986.  It is notable for its flower-like shape, it serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian Subcontinent and has become a prominent attraction in the city.  The Lotus Temple has won numerous architectural awards and been featured in hundreds of newspaper and magazines articles.  The Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualifications.

The Lotus Temple, Delhi

    It 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 height of slightly over 40 metres and capacity of 2500 people.

Top View of The Lotus Temple

    The surface of the house of worship is made of white marble from Penteli Mountain in Greece, the very same from which many ancient monuments are built.  Along with its nine surrounding ponds and the gardens, the Lotus Temple property comprises 26 acres.

Interior of Lotus Temple 

    Of the temple's total electricity use of 500 KW, 120 KW is provided by Solar power generated by the building.  This saves the temple 1,20,000 rupees per month.  It is the first temple in Delhi to use Solar power.  In 2001 it attracted more than 70 million visitors, making it one of the most visited building in the world.

Lotus Temple in Night

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