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Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir)
Sight4.6 · 17 9794.3 · 1 257≈ 1 h 8 minFree entry4.1 km from the center
Dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Narayana (Vishnu), this landmark Hindu temple in New Delhi was built between 1933 and 1939 by industrialist Baldeo Das Birla. It was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on the condition that people of all castes and faiths be welcomed equally. Built in the ornate Nagara architectural style using Kota red sandstone and white marble, the complex features peaceful fountains, shrines, and terraced gardens.
Highlights
- Inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi with free access guaranteed to all castes
- Graceful Nagara architecture featuring a 49-meter-high carved shikhara
- Peaceful landscaped gardens with fountains, waterfalls, and shrines
Opening hours
| Mon | 04:30 – 13:30, 14:30 – 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 04:30 – 13:30, 14:30 – 21:00 |
| Wed | 04:30 – 13:30, 14:30 – 21:00 |
| Thu | 04:30 – 13:30, 14:30 – 21:00 |
| Fri | 04:30 – 13:30, 14:30 – 21:00 |
| Sat | 04:30 – 13:30, 14:30 – 21:00 |
| Sun | 04:30 – 13:30, 14:30 – 21:00 |
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