Lotus Temple enthralling architecture exuding reverential serenity

Delhi Celebrates its 100th anniversary StarBuzz Weekly, Toronto-Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe - Delhi is the largest metropolis in India, which nestles the country's capital New Delhi, famous for housing some of the finest Indian temple architecture. The multi religious harmony in Delhi can be witnessed through its numerous temples belonging to various religions from Jain to Hindu to Bahai and more. These religious structures portray breathtaking architectures and are adorned in elaborate ornamentation that will certainly keep you spellbound.

Among these temples in Delhi is a temple that stands out due its specific shape, adding a refreshing charm to New Delhi's skyline. As a renowned landmark in New Delhi this is the Lotus Temple soaring towards the sky resembling a gigantic lotus in full bloom. Built in 1986 this temple is a Bahai house of worship, which follows the Bahai faith. The Lotus Temple is a place open to everyone regardless of their religious beliefs.

Its architectural style is truly innovative and spectacular for it has won a number of awards and accolades. The Lotus Temple, like other Bahai temples, conforms to specific architectural criterion such as having a nine-sided rounded shape. As you arrive closer to this architectural marvel you can count up to 27 freestanding petals grouped into clusters of three, forming the nine sides. It was built using materials like dolomite, marble, cement and sand. The temple is about 40 metres in height and is surrounded in verdant lawns and nine serene ponds.

The construction of this temple took ten years to transform into a blooming lotus with the help of 800 highly skilled workers, comprising engineers to artisans. The temple can comfortably fit in about 2500 visitors who can not only admire its charisma but could also engage in meditation. Lotus Temple rests in the heart of New Delhi in Kalkaji and is said to have seen millions of visitors walk in through its gates since it was built.

The white marble of the structure makes it dazzle in pastel tones during the day time and at night it wears a vivid spectrum of blue hues when illumined. In India the lotus flower symbolizes immortality, peace, love and purity and that message is conveyed beautifully at this mesmerizing Lotus Temple.

You can visit Lotus Temple while staying in Gurgaon, a city of Delhi NCR offering quick access to New Delhi. A luxury hotel Gurgaon such as The Leela Kempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR) will be an ideal choice as you can easily reach key business venues in and out of New Delhi. Being one of the best Gurgaon hotels, The Leela Kempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR) rests only 20 kilometres away from Delhi city centre, providing the best comforts for both leisure and business travellers. And to pamper the avid shoppers, there is also an extensive upscale shopping mall in the premises where you can get spoilt for choices.
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