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Lotus Temple Delhi – Timings, Entry Fee & Visitor Guide 2026

Everything you need to visit the Bahá'í House of Worship — summer and winter timings, the closed day, rules inside and how to get there.

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Quick answer

The Lotus Temple (Bahá'í House of Worship) in New Delhi is free to enter and open Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM from April to September and 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM from October to March. It is closed every Monday. Silence is kept inside the prayer hall and photography is not allowed inside. Plan about 1 hour.

Summer hours
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Winter hours
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Closed
Every Monday
Entry fee
Free for all
Photos
Outside only
Time needed
≈ 1 hour

The Lotus Temple is a Bahá'í House of Worship, open to people of all faiths for silent prayer and meditation. Completed in 1986 and designed by architect Fariborz Sahba, it is built of white marble "petals" arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides, surrounded by nine pools and gardens.

It is one of the most visited buildings in the world and an icon of modern Delhi architecture.

Lotus Temple entry fee

There is no ticket — entry is free for every visitor.

Visitor categoryEntry fee
Foreign touristsFree
Indian visitorsFree
ChildrenFree
  • Free shoe deposit is available before you enter the prayer hall.
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Lotus Temple visiting hours

Timings change with the season. Last entry is about 30 minutes before closing.

SeasonOpensClosesDays
Summer (April – September)9:00 AM7:00 PMTuesday – Sunday
Winter (October – March)9:00 AM5:30 PMTuesday – Sunday
MondayClosed——
  • Short prayer sessions are held in the hall at set times during the day; visitors enter in groups.

Ideal time to visit the Lotus Temple

SeasonRecommended timeWeather
Winter (October – March)Morning or late afternoonPleasant and cool
Summer (April – June)Opening time or after 5:00 PMVery hot, marble paths heat up
Monsoon (July – September)MorningHumid with showers

Visitor guide & tips

Essential travel guidelines

  • Closed on Monday

    Plan your visit for any day from Tuesday to Sunday.

  • Keep silence inside

    The prayer hall is for silent prayer and meditation; phones must be off or silent.

  • Photography

    Take photos from the gardens and paths — photography and video are not allowed inside the hall.

  • Shoes off

    Remove your shoes before the hall; socks help on hot marble in summer.

  • Metro

    Kalkaji Mandir metro station (Violet & Magenta Lines) is about a 10-minute walk away.

  • Nearby

    Kalkaji Temple and ISKCON Delhi are close by; Humayun's Tomb is about 20 minutes away.

Allowed

  • Mobile phone (switched off inside)
  • Camera (outside the hall)
  • Small bags
  • Water bottle

Not allowed

  • Talking inside the prayer hall
  • Photos or videos inside the hall
  • Shoes inside the hall
  • Food inside the premises

Ticket prices for other attractions in Delhi

AttractionVisiting hoursForeignerIndian
Red Fort (Lal Qila)Shah Jahan's fort, UNESCO World Heritage Site9:30 AM – 4:30 PMClosed Monday₹550₹35
Qutub Minar73 m minaret, UNESCO World Heritage SiteSunrise – sunsetOpen daily₹550₹35
Humayun's TombFirst garden-tomb of India, UNESCO World Heritage SiteSunrise – sunsetOpen daily₹550₹35
Akshardham TempleHindu temple complex — free entry, paid exhibitions10:00 AM – 6:30 PMClosed MondayFree (confirm)Free
India Gate42 m war memorial arch on Kartavya PathOpen 24 hoursOpen dailyFreeFree
Jama MasjidIndia's largest Mughal mosque, Old DelhiTourists: 8:00 AM – sunsetOpen daily₹400 (confirm)Free
National Rail MuseumHeritage locomotives and toy train, Chanakyapuri10:00 AM – 5:00 PMClosed Monday₹50 (confirm)₹50

Foreigner / Indian adult rates. Tap a name for the full guide.

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Lotus Temple — frequently asked questions

What are the Lotus Temple timings?

From April to September the Lotus Temple is open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and from October to March 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Tuesday to Sunday. It is closed on Mondays.

Is the Lotus Temple open on Monday?

No, the Lotus Temple is closed every Monday.

Is there an entry fee for the Lotus Temple?

No. Entry is free for all visitors, Indian and foreign.

Is photography allowed at the Lotus Temple?

Yes, outside in the gardens and on the paths. Photography and videography are not allowed inside the prayer hall.

What religion is the Lotus Temple?

It is a Bahá'í House of Worship. People of all religions and none are welcome to pray or meditate in silence; there are no idols or sermons.

Who designed the Lotus Temple?

The Iranian-born architect Fariborz Sahba designed it. It was completed and opened in 1986.

How many petals does the Lotus Temple have?

The building is made of 27 free-standing marble-clad "petals" arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides.

How much time do I need at the Lotus Temple?

About an hour, including the queue, a few minutes in the prayer hall and a walk around the gardens.

What is the nearest metro station to the Lotus Temple?

Kalkaji Mandir on the Violet and Magenta Lines, about a 10-minute walk away.

Is the Lotus Temple included in a Delhi sightseeing tour?

Yes. Our Delhi local sightseeing tour includes the Lotus Temple (except on Mondays) along with Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb and India Gate.

Sources for this page

Ticket prices and timings shown for November 2026, based on the latest notifications from the official authorities below. Authorities can change rates and hours at short notice (for example on public holidays or during VIP visits) — please re-check close to your visit. US$ amounts are approximate (₹94 ≈ US$1).

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