Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan)
Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan)
Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan)
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Surya Katakam
Hyderabad, India2,232 contributions
Apr 2022
Birla Temple is also called as Lakshmi Narayana temple which is located very near to Gurudwara. This temple is located at 4km away from Delhi Railway station and 2.5km away from Jantar Mantar. Construction of this temple was started in 1933 and completed in 1939. Photography is strictly prohibited inside temple. There are lockers available near main entrance for keeping your Mobiles and language.
This is very good place to spend peaceful time and inside there is well maintained garden also.
Specialty of this temple:
1. This is the first temple built by Birla dynasty in the India
2. This foundation stone of this temple was laid by Maharaja Udaybhanu Singh in 1933 and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1939.
3. The Marble used for this temple was brought from Jaipur. Stones are from Agra and Jaisalmer.
4. This temple is built in Nagara style. This temple is spread across 7.5 acres. Highest tower of the temple has the height of 165 feet and the subsidiary towers are having 116 feet
5. This temple has got a fame that it is the first largest Hindu temple of Delhi
Temple timings
Morning 04:30 to 13:30
Evening 13:30 to 21:00
This is very good place to spend peaceful time and inside there is well maintained garden also.
Specialty of this temple:
1. This is the first temple built by Birla dynasty in the India
2. This foundation stone of this temple was laid by Maharaja Udaybhanu Singh in 1933 and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1939.
3. The Marble used for this temple was brought from Jaipur. Stones are from Agra and Jaisalmer.
4. This temple is built in Nagara style. This temple is spread across 7.5 acres. Highest tower of the temple has the height of 165 feet and the subsidiary towers are having 116 feet
5. This temple has got a fame that it is the first largest Hindu temple of Delhi
Temple timings
Morning 04:30 to 13:30
Evening 13:30 to 21:00
Written May 26, 2022
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skagarwal74
Bhopal, India1,350 contributions
Feb 2021
Birla mandir is a beautiful temple built in a good big premises. There is a decent garden in the complex which is ok to relax for sometime.
The entry gate has a locker compartment (self operated) to keep your mobiles which are not allowed inside. There are locks with keys available for each compartment.
Temple is very good, neat and clean.
After visiting the temple, one can return and after wearing footwear and collecting mobiles, can also visit the garden from the adjacent gate to spend some time here.
The entry gate has a locker compartment (self operated) to keep your mobiles which are not allowed inside. There are locks with keys available for each compartment.
Temple is very good, neat and clean.
After visiting the temple, one can return and after wearing footwear and collecting mobiles, can also visit the garden from the adjacent gate to spend some time here.
Written February 17, 2021
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Anand R
London, UK122 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
A nice serene place in a middle of delhi’s hustle bustle. The road mandir marg where it is situated is a quiet tree lined artery with temples and schools lining one side giving it a very unique ambience. It is not just beautiful to look at but thoughtfully planned providing good flow for pilgrims with multiple levels of separation using contour of the land. Most people completely miss the best part of the complex, the garden at the backside - a place where one can just relax and get lost for hours. Do not go there for a quick visit, spend time to soak in the subtle spiritual calm of this gem of a place in Delhi.
Written July 16, 2022
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Michael L
Galesburg, IL120 contributions
Jan 2020
We were taken to the temple on a private tour. We had never heard about it before but found out they feed over 10,000 people a day for free. Many volunteers make this happen and it really is amazing to watch and join in for a meal.
Written January 31, 2020
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123susan456
Lake City, FL568 contributions
Feb 2020
Wonderful Hindu temple near Connaught place. The art work inside is beautiful. I am amazed that for all the years I come to India I am still learning about Hinduism. The pictures on the walls have writings on them
Written February 22, 2020
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Debashis T
Dehradun, India2,297 contributions
Sep 2019
Keep your shoes & phones in the locker free of cost befor entering the complex. The temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is very attractive and big.Photgraphy inside is prohibited. There are also many small temples inside the complex of different hindu god & Goddess. Apart from the temple it has a big garden inside to hang out. Nicely connected by public transport.
Written May 11, 2020
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Russell
Melbourne, Australia782 contributions
Feb 2020
My wife and I visited the Lakshmi Narayan Temple as part of a Golden Triangle tour with the TripaDeal group in February.
This temple is dedicated to Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity and good fortune. It is a wonderful temple and well worth visiting. The architecture is astounding and just gets you in. You must take your shoes to enter this temple.
This temple is dedicated to Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity and good fortune. It is a wonderful temple and well worth visiting. The architecture is astounding and just gets you in. You must take your shoes to enter this temple.
Written March 14, 2020
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asis2015
Silchar, India255 contributions
Jan 2020
We during the current visit once again planned to visit this temple as last time it attracted me too much. This famous temple is accredited to have been inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1939. Mahatma Gandhi kept a condition that the temple would not be restricted to the upper-caste Hindus and people from every caste would be allowed inside. We too noticed tht there is truly no restriction for anyone. From nearby station of our Hotel we took Metro and came back by Metro. We noticed that lot of foreigner's are also visiting the temple.
Written February 3, 2020
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
Dec 2019
The Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to a multitude of figures from Hinduism and Buddhism. There is a central shrine to Lord Narayan and Goddess Lakshmi, and subsidiary shrines to other gods of the Hindu pantheon. An interesting shrine is one to Buddha, which is not a feature I’ve seen in a Hindu temple before.
Architecturally, the building is quite an interesting post-modernist take on the North Indian style, especially from the colour scheme and the traditional Nagara roofs.
The temple is slightly off the beaten track, but is worth a look if you have time in Delhi.
Architecturally, the building is quite an interesting post-modernist take on the North Indian style, especially from the colour scheme and the traditional Nagara roofs.
The temple is slightly off the beaten track, but is worth a look if you have time in Delhi.
Written December 29, 2019
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Unni2006
New Delhi, India775 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
One of the oldest temple in the heart of the city. Land mark is Connaught place near Gole Market. The temple is famous for worship for all . Idols of Lakshmi and Narayana are there. It is popular among the tourists . People pray for prosperity as well as protection from the evils and they believe the gods will bless them. Good parking space is available . The only draw back seems to be that the cameras are not allowed and no guides are available to provide information. Still it is very famous among people and is a good place for worship. It is open from early morning to late night for worship with a break of 1 hr during noon . Recommended
Written March 14, 2015
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Hi I want to know if Birla Mandir in Delhi is open today?
Written June 1, 2021
Temple is open everyday, however, Delhi is observing partial lockdown due to current pandemic situation. So I am not sure.
Written June 13, 2020
Yes.You get to it via a narrow lane that is located maybe a quarter of a bloc away from the Temple and the parking lot is behind the Temple and located near the bathrooms and an adorable, elephant shaped mini-temple, which I suggest you go into. I THINK that there is a fee to park.
Written March 17, 2019
Whats's the duration of the morning and evening aarti?
Written January 30, 2018
Though wheelchairs aren't there but I am sure the staff of the Temple and its authorities are very reliable and efficient. On reaching the temple, reach out to the authority office and explain your requirement. I am sure, an easy way for the darshan shall definitely be chalked out
Written December 23, 2016
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