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Saturday, April 16, 2011

Birla Mandir

New Delhi

BIRLA MANDIR
Laxmi Narayan Temple, also known as Birla Mandir, is one of Delhi’s major temples and a major tourist attraction. Built by the industrialst G.D. Birla in 1938, this beautiful temple is located in the west of Connaught Place.
Location: Near Gole
Market,
Mandir Marg, Connaught Place
Nearest Metro Station:RK  Ashram Marg
Timings: 6am to 10pm(best to visit duringmorning and evening Aarti)
Entry: FreeDays Closed: None
Photography: Not allowed
in p
rayer hall
The temple is dedicated to
Laxmi (the goddess of prosperity) and Narayana (The preserver). The temple
was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on the condition that people of all castes will be allowed to enter the temple.
(Source Delhi Tourism)