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Birla Temple is one of the major landmarks of New Delhi, the capital of the India. 20th century built Birla Temple or Lakshmi Narayan Temple, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu - the preserver of the Hindu Trinity. The temple enshrines almost all the deities of the Hindu Pantheon.

Situated at the heart of the city, Birla Mandir is one of the major tourist and pilgrim destinations of Delhi. Built in 1983, Birla Temple, looks similar to old Orissan temples. The temple is built in the Nagara style of architecture with modern taste. The entire temple is decorated with relief carvings featuring mythological scenes. The highest Shikhara of the temple above the sanctum sanctorum soars 165 feet upward. The temple faces the east and is situated on a high platform. The icons of the temple are made of marble brought from Jaipur. The sanctum sanctorum of the temple houses the marble idol of Vishnu or Narayan and Laxmi. On either side are installed the idols of goddess Durga and Lord Shiva in separate temples. There are other small shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha and Hanuman. The holy Vedas are also enshrined in this temple. One of the temples is dedicated to Buddha in the temple complex, describing his life and work, with mural paintings. The whole temple complex is full of paintings carried out by artists from Jaipur in Rajasthan.

History
It was built in the 20th century by the Birla family of industrialists B D Birla known for its many other temples in India. It is modern in concept and construction. This temple was built over a six year period (1933 - 1939) by Birla Foundation and was opened by Mahatma Gandhi in 1938.

Places of interest near Birla Mandir
Jantar Mantar
Connaught Place for Shopping


How to Reach Birla Mandir
Located in the west of Connaught Place, Birla Mandir is situated at the heart of the New Delhi, easily accessible by either air, rail or road.