Birla Mandir, Bhopal

Birla Mandir is one of the major pilgrimage centers of Bhopal, situated atop the Arera hills and surrounded by well-maintained lawns with fountains and abundant ornamental and blooming plants. The temple complex houses a revered shrine of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and the sacred Lakshmi-Narayan temple.

The temple is built and maintained by the famous Birla family. There is a Birla Museum near Laxmi Narayan Mandir which has impressive 12th century sculptures from Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the biggest temples of Bhopal with a serene atmosphere and lots of greenery and open space.

The temple structure is sandy-yellow in color with an area of about 7-8 acres. The façade of the structure is a huge bastion, while extensive lawns surround the complex from the other side. The entrance of this temple is through a magnificent archway.

1. The temple is also known as Lakshmi and Vishnu temple as this temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi.
2. There are many carvings and sculptures in the walls around the Lakshmi Narayan Temple.
3. The archway of the temple is very grand.
4. There is a big conch in the lawn of the temple which is unique in itself.
5. On Janmashtami and Shivratri, maximum crowd comes here

📅 Last update: 2023-10-14 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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