Laxminarayan Temple
The Laxminarayan Mandir is a Hindu temple located in New Delhi, India. The presiding deity in the temple is Laxminarayan i.e., Vishnu along with his consort Lakshmi. The temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi ensured that members of all castes would be allowed in the temple. It was built by Jugal Kishore Birla from 1933 and 1939. There are also small shrines on the sides dedicated to Shiva, Ganesha, Hanuman and Buddha.
| Laxminarayan Temple | |
|---|---|
Laxmi Narayan Temple | |
Laxminarayan Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Laxmi Narayan (Vishnu with his consort Lakshmi) |
| Festivals | Janmashtami, Diwali |
| Location | |
| Location | New Delhi |
| Country | India |
Location in Delhi | |
| Geographic coordinates | 28°37′58″N 77°11′56″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Nagara style of Hindu temple architecture |
| Creator | Baldeo Das Birla |
| Completed | 1939 |
It was the first large Hindu temple built in Delhi and is often called Birla Mandir due to being constructed by the Birla family. The temple is spread over 3 hectares (7.5 acres), adorned with many shrines, fountains, and a large garden with Hindu and Nationalistic sculptures, and also houses Geeta Bhawan for discourses. The temple is one of the major attractions of Delhi and attracts thousands of devotees on the festivals of Janmashtami and Diwali.