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Laxminarayan Temple

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Laxminarayan Temple in New Delhi 03 2016
Laxminarayan Temple in New Delhi 03 2016

The Laxminarayan Mandir, 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 from 1933 and 1939. The side temples are dedicated to Shiva, Krishna and Buddha.It was the first large Hindu temple built in Delhi. 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.

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Laxminarayan Temple
Mandir Marg, New Delhi DIZ Area (Chanakya Puri Tehsil)

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Lakshmi Narayan Temple

Mandir Marg
110055 New Delhi, DIZ Area (Chanakya Puri Tehsil)
Delhi, India
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