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Bahai Temple (Lotus Temple)
Lotus Temple or Bahai Temple is a very recent architectural marval of
the Bahai faith and is visible from several spots in south delhi. Located
in Kalkaji in the south of Delhi. It is Lotus shaped and has rightly been
given the name.
Visited by over four million people, annually, it is crystallization of
aspirations of Baha'i followers in over 200 countries. This temple
signifies the purity and the universality of the lord and the equality of
all religion.
The temple is designed to make people conscious about the beauty of life.
For, life's beauty can be preserved, rising as the lotus out of swampy
slime, clean and perfect - a manifestation of god.
It is one of the architectural land marks of modern DELHI. It is made up
of marble,cement dolomite, and sand.
Birla Mandir
Also known as the Lakshmi Narayan Temple, it is ideally located in
central Delhi (Mandir Marg). This temple dedicated to the goddess of
wealth, Lakshmi and Lord Narayana (Lord Vishnu) was built in 1938 by the
prominent Indian industrialist Raja Baldev Das Birla and inaugurated by
Mahatma Gandhi.
The temple, built in Orissan style, has a large number of idols
representing various gods of Indian pantheon. The well-grafted gardens
need a special mention. Chattarpur Mandir
Chattarpur Mandir is located beyond the Qutb Minar in Mehrauli. The
temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, is built in South Indian style.
The temple complex is spread over a large area with beautiful lawns and
gardens. Though devotees visit these temples throughout the year, the main
attraction comes during the Navarathri festival, when devotees come from
far and near. During this time, there are special bus services provided to
the devotees.
Bala Hanuman Temple
This elegant temple stands on the south-eastern side of Ranmal Lake.
The 24-hour chanting of the mantra 'Sri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram', which
has been going on in the temple since August 1, 1964, has earned a place
in the Guinness Book of Records.
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