Birla Mandir, Bhopal
| Location | Peak of Arera hills, Bhopal (Map) |
| Entry Fee & Timings | The temple opens at 6:00 AM to Noon. However, it re-opens at 4:00 PM and closes at 8:00 PM. There is no entry fee. |
| Place Type | Temple, Religious Place |
| Place visit with | Family, Married Couples, Friends, Parants, Siblings, Youngsters |
| Best time to visit | January, February, March, April |
About Birla Mandir
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.
Architecture of Birla Mandir
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.
Interesting facts about Birla Mandir
- The temple is also known as Lakshmi and Vishnu temple as this temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi.
- There are many carvings and sculptures in the walls around the Lakshmi Narayan Temple.
- The archway of the temple is very grand.
- There is a big conch in the lawn of the temple which is unique in itself.
- On Janmashtami and Shivratri, maximum crowd comes here
How to reach Birla Mandir
By Road: You can also hire a private car or auto to take you to the temple.
By Rail:- Nearest railway station to Birla Mandir is Bhopal Junction which is 5 km away from here one can take rickshaw to the temple.
By Air:- The nearest airport to Birla Mandir is Raja Bhoj Airport which is at a distance of 15 km. From here one can easily reach the temple by booking a cab.
Nearby famous places
- Shaukat Mahal 0 km away
- Bittan Market Haat 0 km away
- Kaliyasot Dam 0.3 km away
- DB City Mall 1.4 km away
- Jyoti Cineplex 0.6 km away
- Lakshmi Narayana Temple 1.9 km away
- Regional Museum of Natural History 0.8 km away
- Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum 4.9 km away
- Ekant Park 1 km away
Birla Mandir FAQs: 𝒜. It is located at Peak of Arera hills, Bhopal.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Birla Mandir: The temple opens at 6:00 AM to Noon. However, it re-opens at 4:00 PM and closes at 8:00 PM. There is no entry fee..
𝒜. You should visit Birla Mandir during January, February, March, April months for best experience.
𝒜. It is located at Peak of Arera hills, Bhopal.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Birla Mandir: The temple opens at 6:00 AM to Noon. However, it re-opens at 4:00 PM and closes at 8:00 PM. There is no entry fee..
𝒜. You should visit Birla Mandir during January, February, March, April months for best experience.