Take a virtual tour of the House of Worship
Temple Visiting Hours
31 Mar 2011
Inside the Prayer Hall remains closed on Sundays and Public Holidays 12 noon onwards. However visitors may see the House of Worship using the surrounding... Full Story
Announcement :
- COVID-19 update: During this time of great concern for the health and well being of the community, the Bahá’í House of Worship remains closed until further notice.
“Build ye houses of worship throughout the lands in the name of Him Who is the Lord of all religions...Then,with radiance and joy,celebrate therein the praise or your Lord, the Most Compassionate. — Bahá’u’lláh
The Bahá'í House of Worship is dedicated to the oneness of humanity and religion. It also displays in symbol and action the unity of mankind – the pivotal principle of the Bahá'í Faith. People from all religious backgrounds are welcome here. Each Bahá'í House of Worship will become a centre for social, scientific, educational and humanitarian services, living up to its title of "Dawning Place of the Remembrance of God."
Since its inauguration to public worship and visits in December 1986, the Bahá’í House of Worship in New Delhi, India has drawn to its portals more than 70 million visitors from across the globe. The House of Worship for the Indian subcontinent welcomes on average of over ten thousand visitors every day, and features prominently in publications, films and television productions. These visitors have admired its universal design in the form of the lotus flower and have been fascinated by the Teachings of the Bahá’í Faith, especially its tenets of the Oneness of God, the Oneness of Religions, and the Oneness of Mankind.
The Indian Bahá’í House of Worship joins seven other Bahá’í Houses of Worship around the world: Apia, Western Samoa; Sydney, Australia; Kampala, Uganda; Panama City, Panama; Frankfurt, Germany; Wilmette, USA; Santiago,Chile. It is an offering by the Baha’i World to humanity solely designed and entirely dedicated to the worship of God . To promote unity through free participation in acts of worship and service in a serene atmosphere devoid of rituals or ceremonies.
Learn More About the House of Worship
- The Jewel in the Lotus - an architectural background of the House of Worship
- Information about the self guided tour
- The Baha'is of India
- Other Houses of Worship
- One Ocean performing arts series
The traditions of almost every people include the promise of a future when peace and harmony will be established on earth and humankind will live in prosperity. We believe that the promised hour has come and that Bahá’u’lláh is the great Personage Whose teachings will enable humanity to build a new world.
Learn more about the Bahá'í Faith