Birla Mandir / Laxmi Narayan Temple Travel

Introduction

Laxmi Narayan temple which is well known as the Birla temple comes in the major tourist attractions, located in West Connaught Place in Delhi. The temple was built by the famous industrialist family of India, B.R. Birla & Jugal Kishore Birla in 1939 that was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. The temple was constructed over a period of 6 years in 1933 to 1939. Then onwards the temple is known as the Birla Temple among the common. People without any difference of caste and creed can seek the almighty’s blessings in this temple. You will see here the statues of Hindu Lords- Narayan (Vishnu), Shiva, Krishna and Buddha and Goddess Laxmi. The marvelous decorations with the all-time huge crowd of people can be seen in this temple.

History

Birla Temple is among the oldest temple in Delhi which was established in the era of India independence from British anarchy. Due to its beautiful architectural attractions and the strong beliefs in Hindu’s spirituality, people visit here occasionally and in common too. You can see the end number of deities gathered in the temple during Janamasthami or Diwali festivals in India. Thus, Birla Temple comes as the number one attractions for tourists in Delhi.

Architectures and developments

The temple has acquired 7.5 acres of land for the shrines, fountains, a big garden and a hall cum shrine named as Geeta Bhawan for discourses. The exterior of temple is made up of with the beautiful designs of white marble and the red sandstone in the form of famous Delhi’s Mughal architectures. The interiors have been occupied with two story verandas that overlooked at three sides. Find the incredible attractions of sculptures, idols, tall spires and Net-work in the Birla Mandir. The architectures of the temple are inspired by the Orissa styles or Nagara Style of architectures. You will see that temple has occupied many tall and curved towers with the tallest tower of 165 feet height. See the embellished paintings in the entire temple that depicting inspiring scenes of Indian mythology and the rich Rajasthan paintings.

Sites and structures

The whole location of Birla Temple comprises many sights that catch all viewers in its first impression. The temple is devoted to tell people the greatness of all Hindu god and goddess through there sculptures and sermons. Two wild looking tigers are welcome you at the entrance of the temple. You will see the pleasant structure of temple wall and balconies have been made up of white marbles with red sandstone and Mesh work. See the splendid Hindu mythology on the wall carvings work. The inner temple is decorated with magnificent glass chandeliers, the beautiful idols are made up of white marble with glass work in each shrine. An iron bell which was received from Japanese Buddhist brethren of Tokyo in 1939 catches the main attraction of tourists in Geeta Bhawan, a hall in the temple.

How to reach

The temple is opened for all at all days from early morning to nights till 12. The temple is located to the West of Connaught Place on Mandir Marg. You can reach to the temple by road or metro easily from any part of Delhi. Nearest metro station is RamaKrsihna Ashram Marg to the temple.