Birla Mandir, Hyderabad

About Birla Mandir

Birla Temple is a famous Hindu temple located in Hyderabad, India. The temple was built by the Birla Foundation, a leading industrial and philanthropic organization of India. It was opened to the public in 1976. The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara, a form of Lord Vishnu, who is highly revered in Hinduism. It is also known as Venkateswara Swamy Temple. The temple is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of religious tolerance and unity. People of all religions are welcome to come and pray here.

Interesting facts about Birla Mandir

• Photography is strictly not allowed on the premises.
• Free locker facility is available for the persons visiting the temple.
• There are many restaurants around the temple where you can enjoy delicious cuisine.
• Apart from this, there are many stalls and shops near the temple where you can buy various items.
• This temple is a wonderful blend of Nagar and South Indian temple architecture.
• Apart from the main temple, the deities of Venkateswara, Padmavati and Andal's wives are housed in separate shrines.
• The complex also contains a temple dedicated to the Buddha, with frescoes describing his life and work.
• Birla Temple presents a spectacular sight when illuminated at night.

How to reach Birla Mandir

By Air:- Birla Temple is just 30 km from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, from here you can take an auto to reach the temple.

By Bus:- The temple is about 6 km away from the bus terminal from where it is very easy to reach the temple.

By Rail:- Birla Mandir is 1 km from Hyderabad Railway Station. From here it is easy to reach the temple by taking a rickshaw.

Nearby famous places

• Shahi Masjid 9 minutes away
• Archive Museum 9 minutes away
• NTR Garden 18 minutes away
• Sri Ramakrishna Math 31 minutes away
• Buddha statue 25 minutes away
• Necklace Road is 26 minutes away
• Hussain Sagar Lake 2 km away
• Lutheran Church 15 minutes away
• AP State Museum 17 minutes away