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Laxminarayan Temple (Birla Mandir)
CultureVisit: ~60 min
Hindu temple dedicated to Lakshmi and Narayana (Vishnu), sponsored by the Birla industrial family and inaugurated in 1939 by Mahatma Gandhi, on the condition that it be open to all castes. Its architecture in the Nagara style of Odia inspiration, with tall towers of pink and white sandstone, is the work of Sris Chandra Chatterjee. It is on Mandir Marg, west of Connaught Place; entry is free and you must take off your shoes, and cameras are not allowed inside.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Laxminarayan Temple (Birla Mandir): 2 missions
- Attend an aarti ceremony at the templeCome at the time of one of the aarti ceremonies and watch the ritual respectfully, barefoot and without making noise.
- Admire the Nagara-style towersFrom the courtyard, look at the three main towers and notice the reliefs of gods and mythological scenes on the façades.
Near Laxminarayan Temple (Birla Mandir)
Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum2.0 km awayConnaught Place2.0 km awayGyarah Murti2.6 km awayKartavya Path (Rajpath)2.9 km awayNational Museum of India3.1 km awayTeen Murti Bhavan3.3 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Laxminarayan Temple (Birla Mandir)?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia