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Entry Fee & Ticket
Temple Timings:- The temple opens from 7 am to 12 noon and from 3 pm to 9 pm. | No Entry Fee
Opening Time & Days
Birla Mandir opening and closing timings are from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Open Days
Birla Mandir is open every day for visitors
Best Time to Visit
July, August, September, October, November, December
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How to Reach Birla Mandir
Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Birla Mandir.
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4.4 km awayBy air · Nearest AirportFly into Begumpet Airport
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2.2 km awayBy rail · Nearest Railway StationTake a train to Nampally Railway Station
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.
Architecture of Birla Mandir
This temple shows a mixture of Dravidian, Rajasthani and Utkala architecture. It is constructed from 2000 tons of pure white marble. The granite idol of the presiding deity Lord Venkateshwara is about 11 feet (3.4 m) high and has a carved lotus at the top forming a canopy. The temple complex has a brass flagpole that rises to a height of 42 feet (13 m). The temple does not have traditional bells, as Swami Ranganathananda wished that the atmosphere of the temple should be conducive to meditation.
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.
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