Birla Temples in India, Birla Mandirs (or Birla Temples), are found in various parts of India. The family of Birla, a leading industrialist in the nation, built these temples in different cities of India. Dedicated to various gods, these white marble constructions show architectural excellence in their manufacture.
Let’s travel to these parts to get an idea about Birla Mandirs that are proudly at home.
- Temple of Laxmi Narayan, Delhi
Birla Temples in India, the Laxmi Narayan Temple, known as the Birla Temple in Delhi, is one of the most popular temples in Delhi. It was built in 1938 by GD Birla. Dedicated to the goddess Laxmi, goddess of wealth and conservative, the god Narayana, the temple gains historical importance by being a symbol of unity among several castes. Gandhi had demanded that the temple be open to all castes if it were inaugurated and since its inauguration remains open to all, regardless of caste.
The paintings that portray the Indian mythology are seen in Geeta Bhavan in the Birla Temple. The influence of Oriyan architecture style is seen in the temple. With gardens and fountains that add beauty to the construction of white marble and red sandstone, the temple is spectacular. The paintings in the upper gallery are an excellent example of the artistic excellence of the artists of Jaipur. The paintings of Rajasthan reflect the cultural heritage of the land. If you are planning to visit temples than travel in the Palace on Wheels which is the famous luxury train for Rajasthan.
- Birla Mandir, Hyderabad
Birla Temples in India, the Birla family built Birla Mandir in Hyderabad in the year 1976. Located in a picturesque setting on top of Kala Pahar, which is located at the southern end of Lake Hussain Sagar, the temple is a mix of Oriyan style architecture and South India. Lord Venkateswara is the main deity in the temple and the other deities are goddess Padmavathi and Andal.
Seeing the temple at night is impressive thanks to the lights that light up and Lord Venkateswara’s 11-foot tall granite image adds magic to the air. The ‘Mukha Mandapam’ in the temple houses excellent marble carvings, which reflect Indian mythology.
- Birla Mandir, Calcutta
Birla Temples in India, started in the year 1970, it took 26 years to complete the entire temple. The deities in the main temple are Krishna and Radha. The dome on the left side has the goddess Durga and the dome on the right has the deity of the goddess Shakti. The architecture is a good example of the Rajasthani style. The representations of the Bhagavad Gita are seen in the stone engravings found here.
- Birla Mandir, Kurukshetra
Birla Temples in India, Birla Mandir in Kurukshetra was built in 1952 by Jugal Kishore Birla. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. A large marble car attracts your attention when you enter the temple garden. In the chariot, Arjuna, the warrior and Lord Krishna are seated and drawn by 4 horses made of marble. You will also find another eighteen marble characters around the car depicting the Mahabharata scene.
- Birla Mandir, Shahad
Birla Temples in India, Birla Mandirs (or Birla Temples), are found in various parts of India. The family of Birla, a leading industrialist in the nation, built these temples in different cities of India. Dedicated to various gods, these white marble constructions show architectural excellence in their manufacture.
Know more about the Palace on Wheels train fare and travel to these parts to get an idea about Birla Mandirs that are proudly at home.
