Date: 7th December (Wednesday) to 10th December (Saturday) 2016
Venue: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
The ever-popular lotus-shaped Bahai Temple in Delhi is the last of the seven major Bahai temples around the world. A mesmerizing structure made of pure white marble, standing against a lush green landscape, the lotus depicts a symbol common to all religions.
Hence the doors of the temple remain wide open for adherents of any faith to pray and meditate. Around the blooming petals lie nine pools of water, which illuminate in natural light.
Timings: Tuesday - Sunday, 9am - 7pm, closed on Monday
Entry Fee: Free
Photography: Permission required
Heralded by the Guinness World Record as the World's Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple, Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi is an epitome of Indian culture. Akshardham is nothing short of an unforgettable experience taking every visitor close to the breathtaking beauty and grandeur of India's ancient art, architecture, and eternal spiritual teachings.
Various exhibitions on display take visitors through multiple journeys such as the Hall of Values, giant screen film on Discover India, and Cultural Boat Ride. Other attractions include the Circle of Life Musical Fountain (after sunset), Gardens of India, and Lotus Garden.
Timings: Tuesday - Sunday, 9:30am - 6:30pm, closed on Monday
Entry Fee:
Exhibition: Ticket (available 10am - 5pm)
Adults: INR 170
Senior Citizen: INR 125
Child (4-11 yrs): INR 100
Child (below 4yrs): Free
Musical Fountain: Ticket
Senior Citizen: INR 30
Child (4-11 yrs): INR 20
Child (Below 4 yrs): Free
Photography:Not allowed. Mobile phones not allowed
Built in 1939 and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi, Birla Mandir is in reverence to Lord Narayana and Goddess Laxmi. One of the major attractions in Delhi and frequented places, Birla Mandir is a true testimony of India's unity in diversity philosophy. The temple is open to visitors of very faith.
Timings: 4:30am - 1:30pm, 2:30pm - 9pm (best time to visit during morning and evening aarti)
Entry Fee: Free
Photography: Not allowed. Mobile phones not allowed
Situated in the heart of Lutyens Delhi, present Gurdwara was once a bungalow of Mirza Raja Jai Singh - hence giving its name Bangla Sahib. A sacred place with its deep-rooted history dating back to the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, the Gurdwara is known to have saved the residents of Delhi from a severe epidemic.
Even today, this impressive Gurdwara attracts devotees from afar to take a dip in the holy water here to heal them from suffering.
Timings: All days of the week, 12am - 12am
Entry Fee: Free
Photography: Not allowed