Birla Mandir
Birla in 1938. It is dedicated to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and good fortune, and is commonly known as Birla Mandir or Lakshmi Narayan Temple. Near to Connaught Place, this garish modern temple was erected by the industrialist B.D. Birla
This temple was built over a six-year period (1933 – 1939) and was inaurgated by Mahatma Gandhi on the condition that people of all castes especially untouchables would be allowed in. It was built in the 20th century by the Birla family of industrialists known for its many other temples in India.
Built in Orissan style, the highest tower in the temple reaches a height of 165ft, while the ancillary towers reach 116ft. The Geeta Bhavan, a hall adorned with beautiful paintings depicting scenes from Indian mythology.
The rear of the temple has been developed as an artificial mountainous landscape with fountains and waterfalls.
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