Birla Mandir, Delhi

Description

The Laxminarayan temple is one of the popular temple located in the west of Connaught Place, this temple is dedicated to Laxmi (the goddess of prosperity) and Narayana (Vishnu). The temple was built by industrialist Baldeo Das Birla and his son Jugal Kishore Birla of Birla family, and hence the temple is also known by the name Birla Mandir. Its construction started in 1933 and was inaugurated in 1939 by Mahatma Gandhi. The main deity of the temple is Lord Narayana and Goddess Lakshmi Other than this There are other small shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha and Hanuman. There is also a holy place dedicated to Lord Buddha. The left side of the temple houses Devi Durga, popularly known as the goddess of Shakti, the power. The head height of the temple is almost 160ft.

History

This has an enormous Story as this temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on the condition that people of all castes will be allowed to enter the temple. It is said that the 101 skilled pundits created the spacious corridors inside the temple from Benares, headed by Acharya Vishvanath Shastri.

Full Address

Sri Laxmi Narayan Mandir, Mandir Marg, Near Gole market, New Delhi, Delhi 110001

Type of Place

Temple
Historical
Monuments
Park

Prefered For

Couples
Family
Friends
Kids
Senior Citizen

Transportation

Indira Gandhi Intl. airport
R.K. Ashram Marg Metro Station.
New Delhi Railway Station.

Important Information

Visiting Hours : 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM And 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Entry Fee : Free

Attraction

The splendid architecture which is carved out in the form of red sandstone and the different idols of Indian gods and goddess attracts the tourist and inform them about the culture and religious practices of India. Gardens and fountains inside the premises are also one of the points of attraction.

Things to Buy

Before entering the temple, one can purchase the thali which is used inside the temple for worship. One can buy the prasadam of the temple. For a big shopping one can go to nearby market's like Connaught Place, Palika Bazar, etc. and can get any type of things as these are the most popular markets in Delhi.

Things to Eat

In the temple complex, there is a small canteen facility where one can get tea coffee and usual breakfast items. There is also a small pani-pudi counter there.