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BIRLA MANDIR OF JAIPUR
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BIRLA MANDIR OF JAIPUR
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Lakshmi Narayan Temple
Birla Mandir or the Lakshmi- Narayan Temple,situated just below the Moti Dungari.This is a modern temple built of white marble on top of a hill,dominating the skyline of south jaipur.The Birlas (industrialists who have also built several temples in India)built this temple.The Temple has been constructed in white marble and has three domes,each portraying the different approaches to religion. The presiding deities here are Vishnu(One of the Hindu Trilogy Gods) called Narayanand his consort Lakshmi Goddess of wealth and good fortune. The temple is built in white 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. Built on raised ground, it is surrounded by large lush green gardens.
Birla Mandir or the Lakshmi- Narayan Temple,situated just below the Moti Dungari.This is a modern temple built of white marble on top of a hill,dominating the skyline of south jaipur.The Birlas (industrialists who have also built several temples in India)built this temple.The Temple has been constructed in white marble and has three domes,each portraying the different approaches to religion. The presiding deities here are Vishnu(One of the Hindu Trilogy Gods) called Narayanand his consort Lakshmi Goddess of wealth and good fortune. The temple is built in white 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. Built on raised ground, it is surrounded by large lush green gardens.
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