Places in Delhi to Visit Spiritually

India is undoubtedly one of the best spiritual destinations in the entire world. It is not only because several of the world's major religions were born in India, namely Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism. It is also because these religions and many others that have found its way in the heart of people like Islam and Christianity, to name a few, have lived here in harmony for many years and you can see that on an India trip.

There are Mandirs, Mosques, Gurudwaras and Churches everywhere you look and sometimes placed right next to each other. We will talk about the capital city of Delhi and take you through all the religions that dominated the city at some time and now reside there peacefully. If you take a walk through the city you will see small temples and shrines set up on the roadside, in banks, even in underground parking garages. It is like every day is a religious festival of one sort or another. So here are the top places in India where you can be a part of the spirituality.

Akshardham Temple

An epitome of Indian culture, spirituality, and architecture, it is a famous Hindu temple and a spiritual-cultural complex. It is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan and is known for its stunning architecture. Timeless Hindu teachings and flamboyant devotional traditions find their place on the temple's walls, and the experience of going through them is very beautiful. Lord Swaminarayan's Murti stands in the centre along with many sages’. On the sides, they have built a museum and interpretation centre to tell the stories through state of the art technologies. This showcases the essence of Indian architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual thoughts. In the evening the temple’s stepwell hosts a mesmerising water show. The complex is not less than a paradise or a luxury escapes for the spiritual seekers.

Lotus temple

This centre of the Bahai faith is rich in spiritual heritage, mythology and history. Notable for its flowerlike shape, the Lotus Temple is open to all religions and every aspect of humanity. “The lotus represents the Manifestation of God [divine messengers and prophets] and is also a symbol of purity and tenderness. Its significance is deeply rooted in the minds and hearts of the Indians.” This was the idea behind its design and it speaks. Inside the temple all are equal and all have just one motive, to pray.

Hazrat Nizzamuddin Auliya Dargah

Erected in the memory of Nizamuddin Auliya, who was a 13th-century Islamic scholar and Sufi saint. His message of love and compassion still attracts thousands of people to this Dargah where his tomb lies. At an early age, he gave up all worldly things and became a Sufi. His seemingly only frivolous delight was poetry and Qawalli music, which still takes place in the dargah every evening. In the daytime, they serve food to the poor. An interesting fact is that Delhi’s nobility wished to be buried in his shade, including the mighty Mughal Emperor Humayun, who died more than 300 years after his death. His mausoleum stands just around the corner of Nizamuddin’s tomb.

Bangla Sahib Gurudwara

One of the most underrated spiritual places in New Delhi, Bangla Sahib gets its name from the bungalow that it used to be, before it was converted into this religious place. It has the main gurudwara and the sarovar with the travellers lounge and the school. Not many people know this but there is also one hospital, one museum, one art gallery and a guest house that function in its basement apart from the community kitchen that serves food 24/7 to people of all caste, creed and relations. It has the best food served and you must try it even with the India tour packages providing for meals.