Lotus Temple Delhi: Timings, Closed Day and Visitor Guide

Lotus Temple in Delhi: opening hours, the weekly closed day, entry (free), the silent prayer hall, rules and how to fit it with other south Delhi sights.

By the Lux India Tours Team·Oct 19, 2026

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The white petal-shaped halls of the Lotus Temple, Delhi, with visitors at the base

The Lotus Temple is one of the most recognisable modern buildings in India. Its white marble petals rise from a series of pools in south Delhi, and the building is open to people of every faith. Entry is free and the atmosphere inside is calm.

This guide covers the timings, the closed day and what to expect.

The Lotus Temple in Delhi.

At a glance
Where	Kalkaji, south Delhi
What	A Bahá'í House of Worship, completed in 1986
Entry	Free
Hours	Usually from about 9 am to 5 or 5:30 pm, with different winter and summer times
Closed	Mondays
Time needed	1 hour

What it is

The Lotus Temple is a Bahá'í House of Worship, designed by the architect Fariborz Sahba. Its form is a half-opened lotus, built from 27 free-standing marble petals arranged in clusters of three, and surrounded by nine pools.

The building is used for prayer and meditation by people of any religion, and there are no sermons, rituals or clergy.

Timings and the closed day

The temple opens in the morning and closes in the late afternoon, and it is closed every Monday. Times differ in summer and winter, so check them before you plan your visit.

Weekdays: the quietest time, especially in the morning.
Weekends and holidays: busy, with queues at the entrance.
Mondays: closed.

The last entry is usually some time before closing, so aim to arrive well before the end of the day.

What to expect

Visitors queue, leave their shoes at a counter and walk in small groups through the pools to the temple. Inside, there is a large, quiet hall where you can sit in silence. Talking, photography and phone use are not allowed inside the prayer hall.

Dress: modest, though no special covering is required.
Silence: maintained inside.
Security: bags may be checked.
Time inside: a few minutes to sit in the hall.

Tips

Go on a weekday morning to avoid the queue.
Leave large bags at the hotel.
Carry a hat and water. The queue is outdoors.
Take photos outside only.
Check the closed day.

Entrance bay of the Lotus Temple in Delhi under a cloudy sky

An entrance bay of the Lotus Temple.

How to fit it in

The temple is in south Delhi, near Nehru Place and Kalkaji, and about 12 km from India Gate. Combine it with a visit to Humayun's Tomb or the Qutub Minar for a south Delhi day. See our India Gate guide and the Humayun's Tomb guide.