Lotus Temple is architectures of Bahai faith.
located at Kalkaji in New Delhi.
lotus temple looks like a lotus flower and is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. no restrictions for visitors and is open to people from all religion. provides immaculate environment for meditation, peace and wisdom.
The Bahai temple was completed in 1986.
Since then the temple has received recognition from all over the world for its splendid architecture and design.
Lotus is a symbol of peace, purity, love and immortality. It is this particular specialty of Lotus flower which makes the flower an important icon in Indian culture and society.This is why the design of Lotus temple has been inspired by lotus flower.
The design looks like a half opened Lotus flower with 27 freestanding “petals” made of marble.The architect, while designing the temple took into account the eternal beauty of Lotus flower. The construction work took almost 10 years before it finally got shape and was open for public.
The team comprised of 800 engineers, technicians, workers and artisans who worked diligently
to give realization to one of the most complex edifices in the world.
The temple integrates the aesthetic values along with the technological influence within the whole structure.There are nine reflecting pools that encompass the temple from outside.
Converting the geometry of the design that did not have any straight line to the actual structure needed a lot of effort and dedicated engineering.
The most appraising aspect of this particular architectural masterpiece is the integration of the effervescent
Indian history along with the modern engineering and architecture. The temple has to its accreditation being
recognized all over the world as one of the most visited edifices in the world with almost 50 million people
having visited the temple since its inception in 1986.The temple has the capacity to accommodate nearly 2500
people and has nine doors that open in a central hall. The whole structure is made of white marble that addsto the glory of the temple. It is about 40 meters tall surrounded by nine ponds and appears as if the temple
is floating like a Lotus flower in water.
located at Kalkaji in New Delhi.
lotus temple looks like a lotus flower and is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. no restrictions for visitors and is open to people from all religion. provides immaculate environment for meditation, peace and wisdom.
The Bahai temple was completed in 1986.
Since then the temple has received recognition from all over the world for its splendid architecture and design.
Lotus is a symbol of peace, purity, love and immortality. It is this particular specialty of Lotus flower which makes the flower an important icon in Indian culture and society.This is why the design of Lotus temple has been inspired by lotus flower.
The design looks like a half opened Lotus flower with 27 freestanding “petals” made of marble.The architect, while designing the temple took into account the eternal beauty of Lotus flower. The construction work took almost 10 years before it finally got shape and was open for public.
The team comprised of 800 engineers, technicians, workers and artisans who worked diligently
to give realization to one of the most complex edifices in the world.
The temple integrates the aesthetic values along with the technological influence within the whole structure.There are nine reflecting pools that encompass the temple from outside.
Converting the geometry of the design that did not have any straight line to the actual structure needed a lot of effort and dedicated engineering.
The most appraising aspect of this particular architectural masterpiece is the integration of the effervescent
Indian history along with the modern engineering and architecture. The temple has to its accreditation being
recognized all over the world as one of the most visited edifices in the world with almost 50 million people
having visited the temple since its inception in 1986.The temple has the capacity to accommodate nearly 2500
people and has nine doors that open in a central hall. The whole structure is made of white marble that addsto the glory of the temple. It is about 40 meters tall surrounded by nine ponds and appears as if the temple
is floating like a Lotus flower in water.
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