Annual Events at Lakshmi Narayan Temple
Renowned as Birla Mandir, the Lakshmi Narayan temple was constructed in 1938 by the industrialist BD Birla. Located in the heart of the city on Mandir Marg, west of Connaught Place, the temple is dedicated to the Hindu deities Lakshmi (the Goddess of wealth and prosperity) and Narayana (the Preserver). Following are the special annual events that take place at Lakshmi Narayan Temple -
Ram Navami
During the Hindu festival of Ram Navami, which falls during the month of April, devotees throng in large numbers at the temple. This festival is a celebration of the birth of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Several local theatres enact the epic of Ramayana during this festival.
Janmashthami
The temple is known for elaborately celebrating the festival of Janmashthami, commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna, and has a special display which attracts hordes of devotees on the occasion. During Janmashthami, the temple is lit up and thousands of devotees come here to pay reverence to the deity and celebrate the occasion.
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