Delhi


Jama Masjid, Delhi, India
Photo by: Peter Rivera, Creative Commons

Delhi is one of the most popular places in India not only because it is the country’s capital city, but also because it boasts of its colorful and rich culture that most tourists have gone loco for during their visits. That is why this place should always be in the list of your top tourist spots that you would wish to visit in Asia, if not the whole world.

The most attractive spots in Delhi are the temples that are indicative of their history. One of the most prominent temples would have to be the Baha’i temple or the Lotus temple.

The Baha’i temple was named after the Baha’i faith, which was represented by the intricate details in the façade of the temple. According to most experts who took some time to study the temple, the representations of the Baha’i temple is mostly associated with men and their ability to influence people through their thoughts and emotions. Moreover, the temple also serves as a symbolism for purity and equality of all religions in the world and people, regardless of their age and gender. So far, the tourist spot is visited by an average of four million unique people every year, the largest portion being foreign visitors.

The temple, in addition to its intricate details, also influenced some of the structures in nearby places, like a marble structure that resembles a lotus, which is located on Bahapur Hills. Finished in the year 1986, this temple is totally a wonderful sight to behold because of its unique yet breath-taking architecture that is a mix of ancient and modern art. It is also set around lakes and serene gardens which make the temple’s view quite wonderful to look at especially before dusk. This structure is one of the latest additions of Baha’i worship places in the world. This, together with Baha’i temple, is a tourist spot that should not be missed by anyone who stops by Delhi.

The temple is just 45 minutes away from the main airport in Delhi. Anyone who would like to visit the temple can offer their personal prayers, regardless of what religion they belong to. People can also take this opportunity to meditate and relax after a tiring travel from their previous itinerary.

The people around the temple will also be glad to accommodate visitors around the area so that they can familiarize themselves if they ever decide to stay the night.

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