THE lotus temple, located in new delhi, india, is a baha 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 baha houses of worship, the lotus temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification. THE baha scripture also states that no pictures , statues or images be displayed with in the house of worship, and no pulpits or altars be incorporated as an architectural feature ( readers may stand behind simple portable lecture stands).It has a spiritual significance in india. THE nine doors of the lotus temple open anto a central hall 34.3 meters tall that can seat 1,300 people and hold up to 2,500 people. THE temple has a diameter of 70m.It is situated near kalkaji mandir metro station. It is in the village of bahapur new delhiThe lotus temple is becoming discolored due to air pollution in india. Lotus temple has attracted more than 70 million visitors.BY late 2001 lotus temple has become a major attraction for people of various religion with up to 100,000 visitors on some holidays. THE lotus temple is often listed as listed as one of delhi's main tourist attractions. OF the temple's total electricity use of 500 kilowatts (kw), 120 kw is provided by solar power generated by solar panels on the building. THIS saves the temple rs 120,000per month. IT is the first temple in delhi to use solar power.
Worship
Bahai faith has a space for all people of all religions to gather reflect and workship. In lotus temple there can be entry of all religious background, gender and other distinctions.
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