Birla Mandir, Bhopal

Birla Mandir | One of the best places to visit in Bhopal

Location	Peak of Arera hills, Bhopal (Map 📍)
Entry Fee & Timing	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, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Best time to visit	January, February, March, April
Nearest Metro Station

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.

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

Attraction FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Birla Mandir:

𝒬. Where is Birla Mandir located and what is its address?

𝒜. It is located at Peak of Arera hills, Bhopal.

𝒬. What are the entry charges, opening and closing time of Birla Mandir?

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..

𝒬. What are the best times to visit Birla Mandir?

𝒜. You should visit Birla Mandir during January, February, March, April months for best experience.

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