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Lying to the east of Siri is
this building shaped like a lotus flower. Built between 1980 and
1986, it is set amongst pools and gardens, and adherents of any
faith are free to vist the temple and pray or meditate silently
according to their own religion. It looks particularly spectacular
at dusk when it is floodlit. The temple is open to visitors from
April to September. daily except Monday from 9 am to 7 pm. and
October to March from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
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temple represents the Bahai faith which is broad in its outlook,
scientific in the influence it exerts on the hearts and minds of
men. It signifies the purity and the universality of the lord and
equality of all religions. Visited by over four million people,
annually, this gleaming lotus- like marble structure is located on
Bahapur Hills (South Delhi) and it is the seventh and most recent
Bahai houses of worship in the world. The temple is a must visit for
every tourist who comes to Delhi.
This structure, completed in 1986, is a marvel of modern
architecture. Set amidst pools and gardens, the view of the temple
is very spectacular just before dusk when the temple is flood lit.
Anyone is free to visit the temple and pray or meditate silently
according to their own religion. The temple is around 45 minutes
from Domestic Airport.
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