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Laxminarayan Temple as
viewed from the street The Laxminarayan Temple, (also called the
Birla Mandir), in Delhi, India, is a temple built in honor of
the Hindu goddess of wealth, Laxmi, and of her consort, Lord
Vishnu – the Preserver of the Hindu Trinity. It is a temple with
many shrines, fountains, and a large garden . The temple
attracts thousands of devotees on Janmashtami day, the birthday
of Lord Krishna.
The famous Birla
temple patronized by Mahatma Gandhi, who inaugurated this temple
in 1938 after Raja Baldev Birla constructed it, is dedicated to
Goddess Lakshmi. It is close to Connaught Place and is
frequented by many devotees regularly. The temple was
inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on the condition that people of
all strata of society be allowed to offer prayers there on
account of the large scale prevalence of untouchability at that
time. One of the most important festivals of the Hindus
Janamashtami coinciding with the birth of Lord Krishna is
celebrated with great fervour in the temple with more than lakh
visitors. At the entrance is a plaque welcoming people of all
faiths and religions.
About Birla Mandir
Overlooking the Tank Bund, in Hyderabad, this magnificent shrine
dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara offers a fantastic panoramic
view of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Built
entirely out of marble this magnificent structure stands atop
the Kala Pahad presenting a colorful spectacular sight when
illuminated at night.
Beauty of the temple
Built over a span of ten years, by a Birla Foundation, the Birla
Mandir is a beautiful modern temple overlooking the south end of
Hussain Sagar, providing an excellent view over the city from
the summit. One gets to view the intricate carvings of the
temple, the ceiling and the mythological figures, which are a
standing testimony to the dexterity and sculptural excellence of
the craftsmen. This magnificent structure is a blend Of Orissan
& South Indian Temple Art where a Rajagopuram built in the South
Indian style greets the visitors. The tower over the main shrine
of Lord Venkateswara called the "Jagadananda Vimanam" is built
in the Orissan style, while the towers over the shrines of the
consorts are built in the South Indian style. The consorts of
Venkateswara, 'Padmavati' and 'Andal' are housed in separate
shrines. Beautiful scenes from the great epics of Ramayana and
Mahabharatha are finely sculpted in marble. A number of lofty
steps lead the visitor to the sanctum sanctorum. Along the
winding path are many marble statues of Gods and Goddesses of
Hindu mythology located in the midst of some gardens, full of
blossoms. The granite image of the presiding deity is about 11
ft. tall and a carved lotus forms an umbrella for this image.
The brass flagstaff rises to a height of 42 ft.
Architecture
The highest tower in the temple reaches a height of 165 feet and
the ancillary towers reach 116 feet. The Geeta Bhavan, a hall is
adorned with beautiful paintings depicting scenes from Indian
mythology. |
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