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	Birla Mandir
		The temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on the condition that people of all strata of society be allowed to offer prayers there on account of the large scale prevalence of untouchability at that time.
		The rear of the temple is developed as an artificial mountainous landscape with fountains and waterfalls.
		The Lakshmi Narayan Temple or the Birla Temple as it is popularly known enshrines Lord Vishnu – the preserver of the Hindu Trinity.
	www.delhibedandbreakfast.com /birla_mandir.htm (590 words)

	Birla Mandir at BITS Pilani
		Architecturally it follows the North Indian or the Indo-Aryan Nagara scheme of temple construction and is a replica in marble of the Khandariya Mahadeo temple at Khajuraho.
		The temple stands on 70 pillars and has five distinct sections namely the Garbha-Griha or the Sanctum Sanctorum, the Pradakshinapatha or the circumambulatory path, the Antarala or the intermediate chamber between the Garba Griha and the Mandapam, and the Ardha Mandapa - or the entrance portico.
		The exterior of the temple is also decorated with designs, and figures of philosophers, saints and scientists thereby reflecting the cosmopolitan nature of the monument and the vision of the builders to bridge the gulf between spirituality and modern scientific thought and technological advances.
	www.templenet.com /Western/birla04.html (305 words)

	Birla Mandir Delhi,Birla Mandir Tour to Delhi,Laxmi Narayan Mandir Delhi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		There are so many famous temples in north india which are the major attraction of tourist like birla mandir of delhi, golden temple, lotus temple, vaishno devi in jammu.
		Commonly known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple is a famous Hindu temple, constructed in the year 1938 by Raja Baldev Das Birla and it was inaugurated by Mahatama Gandhi.
		The idols of the temple carved in white marble are brought from Jaipur, almost 101skilled craftsmen from Varanasi were engaged to carve the temples and the idols.
	www.trip-to-india.com /temples-north-india/birla-mandir.html (416 words)

	Janmashtami celebrations dimmed by power crisis
		Temples and homes have been decorated and floats depicting stories from Lord Krishna's childhood can be seen at temples.
		The Lord was being invoked with kirtans (religious choruses) ringing of bells, blowing of conches and chanting of Sanskrit verses.
		The Lakshmi Narayan temple, also known as the Birla temple, was decked up with flowers and devotees were seen gathering at the temple early for prayers.
	news.webindia123.com /news/Articles/India/20060816/423114.html (322 words)

	Govind Dev Ji Temple \| Birla Lakshmi-Narayan Temple \| Moti Dungri (Ganesh Temple)
		Housed within the sanctum of this spire less temple, the patron deity of the royal family is very religiously worshipped by most of the Hindus in the city and near by areas.
		This is a modern temple built of white marble on top of a hill, dominating the skyline of south Jaipur.
		The temple is built is white in marble and exterior has carved sculptures of various mythological themes and images of saints.
	www.pinkcity.net /jaipur/govind-dev-ji.htm (377 words)

	Birla Mandir \| Holy Places \| Travel \| New Delhi \| India \| My City Pedia
		The Birla Mandir or the Lakshmi Narayan Temple is one of the most popular holy places in Delhi.
		He inaugurated this temple, only on condition that people from all the castes and creed would be allowed to enter the temple.
		This temple is dedicated to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and Narayana, the preserver of this universe.
	www.delhi-india.net /travel/birlamandir.html (504 words)

	Delhi- Tourism (Dargah (Tomb) of Hazrat Nizam,Central Secretariat,Rashtrapati Bhavan,Parliament House,India Gate) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		In the main shrine Lord Parasnath's image is installed which inscribed that this temple was built in 1526 A.D. The temple has a birds hospital in the premises, where sick and injured birds are brought and treated free of charge.
		Bahai's House of Worship; Lotus Temple: The design of this Bahais house of worship is inspired by Lotus the exquisitely beautiful flower and symbol of purity which is associated with the worship and religion in India.
		The lotus shaped temple is surrounded by nine large pools of water which not only enhances the beauty of the temple but also plays a significant role in the natural cooling system.
	www.webindia123.com /Territories/DELHI/TOURISM/TOURISM2.HTM (489 words)

	Hindu Temple - Birla Temple
		The Laxmi Narayan Mandir (temple) built by B.D. Birla is a modern Hindu temple dedicated to Laxmi (goddess of wealth) and Narayana (the preserver).
		The whole temple was quite garish, and noisy with chants over the loud speaker system, but it was also strangely peaceful.
		It was built in the 20th century by the Birla family of industrialists known for its many other temples in India.
	www.indhistory.com /hindu-temple/hindu-temple-birla-mandir.html (321 words)

	Birla Mandir, Famous Birla Temple in Delhi, Modern Birla Mandir - India Travelog
		Birla Mandir - Birla temple where spirituality perpetuates and the life-spring of devotion flows with the divine passion to purify the soul.
		She told me that the highest tower in the temple reaches a height of 165 feet while the ancillary towers reach 116 feet.
		The temple complex, especially the walls and the upper gallery are full of paintings carried out by artists from Jaipur in Rajasthan.
	www.indiatravelog.com /delhi/birla-mandir.html (351 words)

	Birla Mandir in Delhi,Famous Birla Mandir in Delhi,Famous Birla Temple in Delhi,India
		Popularly known as the Birla Mandir, it is the first of the temples built across the country by the industrial family of Birla.
		Birla Mandir is also famous for the festival of Janmashtami (birth of the Hindu deity Krishna).
		The temple is designed in the Orissan style, with tall curved towers capped by large amalakas (circular ribbed motif at the summit of a temple tower).
	www.indiasite.com /delhi/places/birlamandir.html (383 words)

	Ayodhya city of Uttar Pradesh - India
		The strip of land from Sahasradhara to Nageshwarnath temple is commonly denoted as Swargdwar.
		The temple of Nageshwarnath is said to have been established by Kush the son of Rama.
		It is said that this has been the only temple to have survived till the time of Vikramaditya, the rest of city had fallen into ruins and was covered by dense forests.
	www.bharatheritage.in /uttar-pradesh/ayodhya.htm (1107 words)

	Birla Mandir in Andhra Pradesh,Birla Mandir in Hyderabad,Birla Temple
		Birla Mandir is a beautiful modern temple overlooking the south end of Hussain Sagar, in Hyderabad.
		Built by Birla foundation over a span of ten years, the main temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara.
		The Birla temple is open for visitors from 7.00 am to 12.00 am and 3.00 pm to 9.00 pm on all days of the week.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /andhra-pradesh/temples/birla-mandir.html (420 words)

	Birla Mandir Kolkata India, Tours to Kolkata, Birla Mandir Kolkata, Religious sites in Kolkata, Indfy
		The majestic Birla Mandir, which towers to a height of 160 feet at the junction of Ashutosh Chowdhury Avenue is a marvel of India's indigenous craftsmanship.
		The manner in which the layering and decoration of the temple facades have been done is a pointer to the high degree of skill involved during the construction process.
		The Birla Temple is one of the finest specimen of the greatness of Hindu religion and accordingly it has portrayed gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon, like Radha & Krishna, Shiva & Durga and even deities of Hanuman, the Dasha Avatars and Ganesha.
	www.indfy.com /kolkata/places-to-see-in-kolkata/birla-mandir.html (894 words)

	History - Hyderabad
		The temple is open for visitors from 7.00 am to 12.00 am and 3.00 pm to 9.00 pm on all days of the week.
		Close to the Birla Temple stands the grand structure of the B M Birla Planetarium.
		And before ascending to the temple complex on top, one stops by at the shrine of Lord Anjaneya, son of the wind God, who is believed to guide the devotees to the abode of Gods.
	www.ourmch.com /hyd/pts-interest.asp (908 words)

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		Lakshmi Narayan Temple Delhi,Birla Madir Delhi,Lakshmi Narayan Temple,temples new delhi,birla mandir tourist attraction,tourist information,trip to laxmi narayan temple,places of worship in delhi
		The temple is dedicated to the goddess of prosperity and good fortune and is commonly known as the Birla Mandir.
		The walls of the temple are decorated with various Hindu symbols and quotes from the Gita and the Upanishads.
	www.tourmyindia.com /states/delhi/lakshmi.html (388 words)

	Escape into World of Inner Freedom at Birla Mandir, New Delhi : Destination India
		Dieties of the Temple : Durga and Shiva
		Situated in Central Delhi, Birla temple is an eye catching edifice which is constructed by the Birla's.
		The entire temple complex, especially the walls and the upper gallery are full of paintings which are carried out by artists of Jaipur in Rajasthan.
	www.destinationindia.com /editorial/articles/AR0051.html (342 words)

	HYDERABAD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		An enchanting temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, the Birla Mandir stands in all its grandeur on the hilltop of Kalapahad.
		Made of pure white marble from Rajasthan, the Birla Mandir overlooks the serene and placid waters of the Hussain Sagar lake.
		The intricate carvings of the temple, the ceiling and the mythological figures are a standing testimony to the dexterity and sculptural excellence of the craftsmen.
	www.explohyd.com /birla.html (192 words)

	Destination Delhi: Places to see - redfort, puranakila, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Humayoon's tomb, birla temple, Jantar ...
		The temple is a must visit for every tourist who comes to Delhi.
		Birla Mandir: Built in 1938 by the prominent Indian Industrialist R. Birla and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi, the temple has a large number of idols representing various gods of Indian pantheon.
		The temple is located in Mandir Marg and the main deities are Lord Narayana (Lord Vishnu) and Goddess Lakshmi, his consort.
	www.indtravel.com /delhi/places.html (1442 words)

	Delhi Pictures - Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir), New Delhi
		Laxmi Naryan temple a.k.a Birla Temple in New Delhi was built by the Birlas, a noted industrialist family of India.
		Built in 1938, Laxmi Naryan temple is one of the first major Hindu places of worship that allowed the lower caste Harijans inside.
		The main shrine of the temple is dedicated to Lord Narayan and Goddess Lakshmi.
	www.searchindia.com /search/delhi-pictures/laxmi-narayan-temple.html (143 words)

	khojhyderabad.com > Travel
		This temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara.The main deity is nine and half feet tall and made of granite brought from Phirangipuram in Guntur district.The temple is made up of pure white marble, brought from Rajasthan.
		This is Birla Mandir – a beautiful blend of the northern and southern styles of architecture.
		The temple is open for visitors from 7 am to 12 am and 3 pm to 9 pm all days of the week.Visitors visiting this place can see a magnificent and panoramic view of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and enjoy the cool breeze from Hussain Sagar.
	www.khojhyderabad.com /travel/places/3.htm (224 words)

	Birla Temple and Planetarium
		This temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara is an magnificent structure overlooking the Tank Bund presents an arresting sight when illuminated in the evenings.
		Birla temple is sheer poetry in stone was built over a span of ten years by the Birla Foundation
		A few yards away from the temple are Birla Planetarium - India's most modern palnetarium, and the Birla Science Museum -a tribute to the advances made in science and technology since the dawn of civilisation.
	www.twincitiesbbs.com /landmarks/birla.htm (123 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| South Asia \| Gunmen cause India temple panic
		A Deputy Commissioner of police in Hyderabad, CV Anand, said the two men entered the Birla temple complex using a rear gate, and one of them was armed.
		The temple, dedicated to Venkateshwara - believed by Hindus to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu - is among the richest temples in Hyderabad.
		They said they had found the rear entrance of the Birla temple particularly vulnerable and were in the process of deploying guards there.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/world/south_asia/2665637.stm (426 words)

	Laxmi Narayan Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple Jaipur, Birla Temple Jaipur, Jaipur Laxmi Narayan Temple,Birla Mandir in ...
		Laxmi Narayan Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple Jaipur, Birla Temple Jaipur, Jaipur Laxmi Narayan Temple,Birla Mandir in Jaipur, Jaipur Laxmi Narayan Temple Rajasthan
		The Laxmi Narayan is located in the South of Jaipur, and was built by the Birla family, which is a major industrialist family of India.
		The temple is very crowded during the festivals as Hindus come from all over the state and country to pay their respect to the Lord.
	www.jaipurhub.com /tourist_attractions/laxmi_narayan_temple.html (206 words)

	7 Wonders of Hyderabad - Birla Mandir
		Industrialists Birlas have built a number of temples of architectural magnificence all over the country which, strangely, are referred to as Birla temples and not Lakshminarayan temple or Venkateswara temple.
		The temple, built on a hillock called Kala Pahad, one of the Naubat Pahad twins, lords over its equally celebrated surroundings comprising the imposing Secretariat buildings, the azure-blue waters of Hussain Sagar, the serene and halcyon Lumbini Park, the luxurious Public Gardens dominated by the Asafjahi-style Legislative Assembly complex and the Reserve Bank of India.
		From the highest level of the temple, the spectacle around is breath-taking, providing a view of the verdure of the city, the incessant flow of traffic on the Tank Bund, crowds thronging the administrative complexes of the government, the newly-built flyovers and the cultural hub of the city Ravindra Bharathi and the NTR Memorial.
	7wondersofhyderabad.com /birla-mandir/birla-mandir.html (301 words)

	Hinduism Today \| Dec 1998
		The first Tamil temple in Europe to have a priestess was founded in a Denmark basement in the early '90s by Abhirami Upasaki.
		The temple was the first in Denmark to have a chariot shipped from Sri Lanka and a subsequent chariot festival in the local town.
		The original Subramaniya Swami Temple of Nadi was founded by Ramaswami Pillai in 1913 on land leased from the native Fijians.
	www.hinduismtoday.com /archives/1998/12/1998-12-03.shtml (1058 words)

	Birla Mandir Temple,Haryana Birla Mandir Temple,Haryana Temples
		Birla Gita Mandir, is an elegant piece of architecture, situated on the Pehowa Road diagonally across Yatri Nivas, two and half kilometres from the railway station, north of Brahma Sarovar.
		The temple, made up of white marble enhances the beauty of Kurukshetra.
		Birla Gita Mandir was built by late Shri Jugal Kishore Birla in 1952.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /haryana/temples/birla-mandir.html (344 words)

	Birla Mandir Hyderabad, Birla Mandir India, Birla Mandir tour, Birla Mandir picture, Birla Mandir tourist attraction, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Built over a span of ten years, by a Birla Foundation, the Birla Mandir is a beautiful modern temple overlooking the south end of Hussain Sagar, providing an excellent view over the city from the summit.
		One gets to view the intricate carvings of the temple, the ceiling and the mythological figures, which are a standing testimony to the dexterity and sculptural excellence of the craftsmen.
		The tower over the main shrine of Lord Venkateswara called the "Jagadananda Vimanam" is built in the Orissan style, while the towers over the shrines of the consorts are built in the South Indian style.
	tourtravelworld.com /hot_spots/hyderabad/birla_mandir (571 words)

	birla temple
		Near to Connaught Place, this garish modern temple was erected by the industrialist B.D. Birla in 1938.
		It is dedicated to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and good fortune, and is commonly known as Birla Mandir or Lakshmi Narayan Temple.
		Interestingly Mahatama Gandhi who inaugurated the temple was also a regular visitor to it and would often pray there.
	www.delhihotels.net /birla.htm (96 words)

	Welcome to Prime Time Prism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Located in Mahendra Hills of Secunderabad, this Vihara was established in 1974, and aims to preserve the Buddhist Culture.The trust plans to construct a temple vihara, a cultural centre, a hospital, a school and a meditation centre.
		A magnificent temple dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi in eight forms of the diety stands distinctly on the outskirts of the city of Hyderabad in Vasavi Nagar, Dilshukhnagar.
		This is a beautiful temple constructed in the South Indian style of temple architecture and hosts all important Hindu god idols.
	www.primetimeprism.com /hyd/pearlsofhyd.html (4350 words)

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