Birla Mandir Delhi India

Temple. By cruisingindia.com on Jan 03, 2006.

The Laxmi Narayan temple, more popularly known as the Birla Mandir, is one of the most popular temples in Delhi. The temple is a major Delhi thing to do and attraction. It enshrines almost all the deities in the Hindu religion. Situated in the heart of the city, this is one of the major tourist and pilgrim destinations of Delhi. This temple was inaugurated by none other than the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi in 1938. The Mahatma had one condition that people of all strata of society be allowed to offer prayers there on account of the major prevalence of untouchability at that time.The temple is built in the Nagara style of architecture interspersed with modern influences. The entire temple is decorated with carvings depicting various scenes from Indian mythology. The temples premise is dotted with miniature rock temples, which are proving to be very popular among the children. An artificial landscape complete with mountains and cascading waterfalls add to the beauty of the temple, making it very popular among tourists.The temple was built by the well-known industrialist RD Birla and is dedicated to the Goddess of wealth Laxmi, and Narayana, the Protector. All Hindu festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm, but the celebrations of Janmashtami the birth of Lord Krishna, and Deepawali (or Diwali) the celebration of the victory of righteousness, attract a huge crowd to the temple. One of the most important festivals of the Hindus Janamashtami, celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna is conducted with great fervor at the temple. Year in and year out the celebration attracts lakhs of devotees to the temple on that particular day. At the entrance is a plaque, which welcomes people of all faiths and religions to visit the temple.

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