When we talk about religious tour in India, the usual names that come to our mind are Kedarnath, Badrinath, Benaras, Ajmer, Tirupati and so on. But have you ever realized that the capital of the country can also be a good destination for religious tours? Does that sound a little off-bit? It is true that Delhi is not popularly known as a religious tourist destination, but religious tourists will find Delhi equally satisfying. A trip to Delhi will never disappoint them because 
it is home to many religious sites.
Keep on reading the article to know about some of the famous religious Delhi attractions.
Lakshmi Narayan Temple: This is one of the most beautiful religious sites of Delhi. Coming to this temple will fill your heart with peace. This famous temple was built by the Birlas, the business tycoons of India. This temple was built by Raja Baldev Das Birla. Hence this temple is more popularly known as Birla Temple among the locals. The temple was built between 1933 AD and 1939 AD. It is dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Narayan.
The Lotus Temple: This is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Delhi. It is not only famous as a religious site, but people taking interest in architecture also come to explore this beautiful creation. Built with white marble, dolomite and sand, this temple took 10 years to be completed. The shape of the temple resembles the shape of lotus. It comprises of nine petals in three ranks. Nearly 800 engineers, artisans, technicians and laborers worked hard to build this temple. The building is surrounded by nine pools. When you make a list of things to do in Delhi, make sure to include a visit to Lotus Temple. No religious tour to Delhi can be completed without exploring this Bahai Temple.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib: This site was originally known as the Jaisinghpura Palace. This temple is built on a site which used to house Mirza Raja Jai Singh’s bungalow. Since it is constructed over a palace, it is known as Bangla Sahib. Though the Gurudwara is meant especially for the Sikh devotees, people from all religions come to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. During your stay in Delhi, a trip to this religious site is a must for you.
Akshardham: This religious site has gained huge popularity among locals as well as tourists for its spirituality and piety. Many people also come to Akshardham to take a look at its marvelous architecture. It comprises of 9 domes, 234 pillar and 20 quadrangled shikhars. This temple is an ideal example of fine craftsmanship and artistry.
All the religious sites are easily accessible from most of the hotels in Delhi. Many hotels also offer religious tour packages. Talk to the travel desk of the hotel Delhi, you are staying in and find out if they offer such package. Availing a package will be the best way to explore the religious sites in Delhi.
