The Lakshmi Narayan temple, known as the Birla Mandir Delhi is a Hindu temple dedicatedto LordLakshmi Narayan in Delhi, India. The temple was inaugurated by the gather of our nation –Mahatma Gandhi and was built by B.R.Birla and Jugal Kishore Birla from 1933 and 1939. There are side temple that are dedicated to Shiva, Krishna and Buddha
Spread across 7.5 acres the temple attracts several tourists and pilgrims throughout the year. The temple houses several shrines, fountains, huge garden and Geeta Bhavan for discourses from the holy book of the Hindu’s within its huge main temple complex.
Birla Mandir Delhi attractions
Birla Mandir Delhi is a major tourist attraction for leisure tourists as well as pilgrims. Thousands of devotees flock the temple during the Hindu festivals- mainly Diwali, Dusshera and Janmashtami. Birla Mandir Delhi was constructed by the members of the Birla family hence the name of the temple Birla. The important aspect about the temple and its importance in history goes back to the times of Mahatma Gandhi. Bapuji not only inaugurated the temple but also put forward an important clause that the temple entry will never be restricted for non-Hindus or people from other castes.
Birla Mandir Delhi Architecture
You will the temple built in Nagara style of Hindu temple architecture. The temple is completely embellished with carvings that depict the scenes from Hindu mythology. The shrine showcases fresco paintings, the idols ofthe temple are made of marble brought from Jaipur, the temple was built with Kotastone brought from Makrana, Kota, Agra and Jaisalmer and artificial landscapes and cascading waterfalls add to the beauty and serenity of the temple.
In the main temple statues of Lord Narayan and Hindu Goddess Lakshmi are placed. There are smaller shrines that house idols of Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha and Lord Hanuman. There is also a dedicated shrine to Lord Buddha. The left side of the towering temple houses Devi Durgaand goddess Shakti.
Birla Mandir Delhi location
The temple is located in a prime place in New Delhi, Connaught place. It is easily accessible from different parts of New Delhi via local bus, taxis and auto rickshaws. The Birla Mandir Delhi is one of the famous and most important Vaishnavite temples in India. The colorscheme used on the exteriors of the temple appearsunique. It is the holiest temple and surrounding in New Delhi.
Entry to the temple is free and no religious bias is extended to anybody belonging to a different caste, color, creed or sect. Entry time to temple is between 4:00 am in the morning till 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 9:00pm. It is recommended that the temple be visited during the evening or early morning aarthis. R.K.Ashram Marg is the nearest metro station from where you can hire a rickshaw or taxi and reach the temple. Photography and mobile phones are not permitted inside the temple.
