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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. Laxminarayan usually refers to Vishnu, Preserver in the Trimurti, also known as Narayan, when he is with his consort Lakshmi. The temple, inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi, was built by Jugal Kishore Birla[1] from 1933 and 1939. The side temples are dedicated to Shiva, Krishna and Buddha.[2]
Laxminarayan Temple
Laxmi Narayan Temple
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Laxminarayan Temple
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Religion
Affiliation
Hinduism
Deity
Laxmi Narayan (Vishnu with his consort Lakshmi)
Festivals
Janmashtami, Diwali
Location
Location
New Delhi
Country
India
Laxminarayan Temple is located in DelhiLaxminarayan Temple
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. The temple is spread over 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.
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