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The Laxminarayan
Temple, also known as the Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple up to large extent
dedicated to Laxminarayan in Delhi, India.
The temple, inaugurated
by Mahatma Gandhi, was built by Jugal Kishore Birla from 1933 and 1939 of Birla
family, thus, the temple is also known as Birla Temple. The side temples are dedicated
to Shiva, Krishna and Buddha.
The highest shikhara of
the temple above the sanctum sanctorum is about 160 feet high. The temple faces
the east and is situated on a high plinth. The shrine is adorned with fresco
paintings depicting his life and work. The icons of the temple are in marble
brought from Jaipur. Kota stone from Makarana, Agra, Kota, and Jaisalmer was
used in the construction of the temple premises. The Geeta Bhawan to the north
of the temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Artificial landscape and cascading
waterfalls add to the beauty of the temple. (Wikipedia)
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