Birla Mandir delhi

The Birla Temple is the popular name for the Laxmi Narayan Temple in Delhi. It was built by BD Birla. One of the major tourist attractions in the city the Birla Temple holds immense historical significance. Dedicated to Laxmi (goddess of wealth) and Shiv (the preserver) this temple is frequented by tourist and locals throughout the year. The temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi with the belief that it should be open to all castes and all faiths which included the untouchables. A temple that welcomes everyone with open arms the Birla Temple in Delhi has been humanity since times immemorial.
Located in Mandir Marg in Connaught Place this temple was one of the first religious monuments built by the Birla family. Built over a period of 6 years this temple was construction between1933 to 1939. The Geeta Bhavan in the Birla Temple has beautiful paintings depicting events from Indian mythology.

There is a temple within the complex housing Lord Buddha. The whole complex, especially the walls and the upper gallery are decorated with paintings done by artists from Jaipur. These are remarkable and they reflect the rich cultural heritage of the Rajasthani Paintings. The background of the temple has been designed as a mountainous landscape with fountains as well as waterfalls