History of 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). Other idols present in the temple are that of Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga.
The temple elaborately celebrates the festival of Janmashthami and has a special display which attracts hordes of devotees on the occasion. Beautiful gardens and an exotic pool adorn the temple, with the architecture resembling that of the Hindu temples built in the Orissan style. The highest tower in the temple is of 165ft, while the auxiliary towers reach 116ft. The walls of the temple are decorated with various Hindu symbols and quotes from the Gita and the Upanishads. There is also a temple dedicated to Lord Buddha designed with fresco paintings describing his life and work. The rear of the temple has been developed as artificial mountainous scenery with fountains and waterfalls.
Inaugurated by the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, the temple is unique for being open to all castes. A symbolic structure at the entrance welcomes people of all faiths and classes.
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