The Baha'i House of Worship, better known as the Lotus Temple in New Delhi is a monument dedicated to the unity of God, unity of all religions and unity of humankind. It stands as yet another testimony of the efforts of the Baha'is of India towards the promotion of unity in diversity. It attracts to its portals more than 4 million visitors of diverse religious backgrounds and nationalities every year. Under its dome people from all walks of life come to pray together from various Holy scriptures in supplication to the one Creator of all humanity.

This Bahá’í House of Worship of the Indian subcontinent joins six other Bahá’í Houses of Worship around the world: Apia, Western Samoa; Sydney, Australia; Kampala, Uganda; Panama City, Panama; Frankfurt, Germany; Wilmette, USA. Each of these Houses of Worship, while sharing some basic design concepts, has its own distinct cultural identity embodying the principle of unity in diversity.The Bahá'í Faith is a world religion whose purpose is to unite all races and peoples in one universal Cause and one common Faith. Bahá’is are the followers of Bahá’u’lláh, Who they believe is the Promised One of all Ages.

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.