Location: South of Jaipur, Rajasthan
Highlight: Modern architectural wonder of Rajasthan
Best Time to Visit: October to March
About Birla Mandir The famous Birla Mandir or The Lakshmi Narayan Temple is situated just below the Moti Dungari. It is a replica of a Scottish castle .This temple is one of the most revered Hindu temples, dedicated to Shri Lakshmi-Narayan.This is a modern temple built of white marble on top of a hill, dominating the skyline of south Jaipur.The temple has three domes, each portraying the different approaches to religion. The presiding deities here are Vishnu (One of the Hindu Trilogy Gods) called Narayan and his consort Lakshmi Goddess of wealth and good fortune. The temple is built is white in marble and exterior has carved sculptures of various mythological themes and images of saints. The interior has large panel in marble of mythological proceedings. The images of the deities are placed in the sanctum sanctorum. The three main domes of the Temple represent a very clear picture of secular India as they portray different approaches to the religions of the nation. The temple has some of the most beautifully crafted idols of Lord Ganesha and other Hindu Gods. Alongwith the idols of Gods, one can find statues of great thinkers and philosophers like Buddha and Socrates.The Birla Temple looks like a magical palace during the festival of Janmashtami, which is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. The whole temple is decorated beautifully with flowers and festoons. In the evening, the temple glows, as it is illuminated with a thousand light bulbs. The magnificent structure in white marble glows in breathtaking radiance and captivates everyone with its unparalleled beauty.