Birla Mandir

Birla Mandir

Birla Mandir, also known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple is dedicated to Lakshmi ,the Goddess of Wealth.It is an important landmark in Bhopal and is situated at top of the Arera hills on the southern part of Lower Lake and it is the highest point in Bhopal. The main entrance of the temple has a magnificent archway and it gets even better as you enter inside with its green gardens making for a serene atmosphere.The temple consists of several smaller shrines and it houses the idols of Goddess Laxmi and her husband Lord Vishnu or Narayana, along with the magnificent idols of Shiva with his consort Parvati.There is also a museum attached to the temple that houses a rich collection of sculptures.Lakshmi Narayan Temple is open to all the tourists irrespective of gender,caste and creed.The architecture Lakshmi Narayan Temple reflects the epic of old age Indian sculpture.