17th April 2010, 4 pm
After a short rest and freshen up we got ready to explore the exciting and attracting destinations of Delhi. Swam through the Delhi traffic we reached the destination. We thought we could cover few places on this evening, but due to a little longer rest we took, we decided to restrict this evening with one or two destinations.
The first one we selected was the 'The Lotus temple' or 'The Bahá'í temple'.
When we are about to reach the destination, on our way, amidst the pleasant evening of the capital, on the side of the road you can view the 'Lotus' like temple there standing gigantically surrounded with a beautiful landscape.
Got amazed with the structure and design, I was wondering the architecture of it. Designed like slightly opened lotus petals in two layers surrounded with a huge landscape, it was an outstanding view.
My hands picked up the camera automatically to capture that view. The view was excellent and I don't have any words to describe it. It was like huge gigantic white lotus flower popped out of the green landscape. With all people walking over here and there, you can see like people are getting in and out of that flower.
Nearing to the Lotus temple, we were doubtful whether they open now or going to be closed ?, though I noted down the opening timings from web, the driver said they will close in few minutes. Jumped out of the vehicle, I rushed to the main door to see the visitor timings and very happy to see that they are open for another few hours.
Happily stepped in and walked through the beautifully paved pathway leading to that famous location, we were getting closer to the temple. I had opportunity to capture that view in different angles from different distance. Some snaps from that are given here for your eyes.
While we get a little more closer, we can see volunteers with a sack in their hand asking us to wrap up our shoes, chapels in it for safe keeping while we explore the wonder building.
We walked up on the steps to reach the floor (the bottom of lotus petals). Nice floor with a carpet which helps to make a organized walk-in to the temple. Greeted by the volunteers there, we were organized into smaller groups by them, they started explaining about the Bahá'í culture and gave us a few inputs and pamphlets about that temple.
After that, We stepped into the hall. It is a very big hall, but you don't see any idol or statue inside that huge hall. The hall is full of benches aligned neatly wherein you can sit and meditate upon and spend your time. A complete silence is maintained there which is the center of attraction.
After spending some time over there, we stepped out to take some snaps and to have a view of the surrounding. There were steps taking you to the downstairs where you can see a small pond which is like a outer ring to the ground floor.
Overall it is a beautiful location with an attractive silence. Since the clock was creeping near 7, we walked out of the place and they also started preparing for the closing. Some snaps with the beautiful lighting for your views here.
Thats all here in the famous Lotus temple, await for my next blog about my visit to the "India Gate"
Post your comments and suggestions to encourage me.
Thank you,
Ragavan
After a short rest and freshen up we got ready to explore the exciting and attracting destinations of Delhi. Swam through the Delhi traffic we reached the destination. We thought we could cover few places on this evening, but due to a little longer rest we took, we decided to restrict this evening with one or two destinations.
The first one we selected was the 'The Lotus temple' or 'The Bahá'í temple'.
When we are about to reach the destination, on our way, amidst the pleasant evening of the capital, on the side of the road you can view the 'Lotus' like temple there standing gigantically surrounded with a beautiful landscape.
Got amazed with the structure and design, I was wondering the architecture of it. Designed like slightly opened lotus petals in two layers surrounded with a huge landscape, it was an outstanding view.
My hands picked up the camera automatically to capture that view. The view was excellent and I don't have any words to describe it. It was like huge gigantic white lotus flower popped out of the green landscape. With all people walking over here and there, you can see like people are getting in and out of that flower.
Nearing to the Lotus temple, we were doubtful whether they open now or going to be closed ?, though I noted down the opening timings from web, the driver said they will close in few minutes. Jumped out of the vehicle, I rushed to the main door to see the visitor timings and very happy to see that they are open for another few hours.
Happily stepped in and walked through the beautifully paved pathway leading to that famous location, we were getting closer to the temple. I had opportunity to capture that view in different angles from different distance. Some snaps from that are given here for your eyes.
While we get a little more closer, we can see volunteers with a sack in their hand asking us to wrap up our shoes, chapels in it for safe keeping while we explore the wonder building.
We walked up on the steps to reach the floor (the bottom of lotus petals). Nice floor with a carpet which helps to make a organized walk-in to the temple. Greeted by the volunteers there, we were organized into smaller groups by them, they started explaining about the Bahá'í culture and gave us a few inputs and pamphlets about that temple.
After that, We stepped into the hall. It is a very big hall, but you don't see any idol or statue inside that huge hall. The hall is full of benches aligned neatly wherein you can sit and meditate upon and spend your time. A complete silence is maintained there which is the center of attraction.
After spending some time over there, we stepped out to take some snaps and to have a view of the surrounding. There were steps taking you to the downstairs where you can see a small pond which is like a outer ring to the ground floor.
Overall it is a beautiful location with an attractive silence. Since the clock was creeping near 7, we walked out of the place and they also started preparing for the closing. Some snaps with the beautiful lighting for your views here.
Thats all here in the famous Lotus temple, await for my next blog about my visit to the "India Gate"
Post your comments and suggestions to encourage me.
Thank you,
Ragavan
