Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir is one of the landmarks in the nation’s capital New Delhi. It is also known as Laxmi Narayan Temple as it was built by industrialist G. D. Birla. It was inaugurated in 1938 by Mahatma Gandhi.
What to See in Birla Mandir ::
This is one of the first temples allowing entry to people of any faith, religion or cast for worship. The temple's presiding deities are Lakshmi-Narayan. Durga, Ganesha, Hanuman, Lord Buddha and Shiva are the other major deities gracing the place.How to Reach
It is situated on Mandir Marg near heart of delhi – cannaught place.By Air : Delhi has one international and one domestic airport. Various airlines operate flights for Delhi from different part of India as well as world.
By Rail : New Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin are two major railway stations.
By Road : National Highways, State Highways and several other good roads connect Delhi with neighbouring states and important places of the country.
Local Transport : Buses, Cars, Taxis, Auto-rickshaws are local modes of transport in Delhi. For reaching Birla Mandir, you can opt any mode of local transport.
Lotus Temple
The Bahai House of Worship in Delhi is commonly called The Lotus Temple due to its architectural resemblance to a lotus. It is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. It is open to all faiths and is an ideal place for meditation and obtaining peace and tranquility.
Prayer sessions are conducted four times a day. Prayers of all religions are delivered during these sessions. The timings for prayer sessions are as follows:
10:00AM to 10:15AM
12:00PM to 12:15PM
3:00PM to 3:15 PM
5:00 PM to 5:15 PM
What to See in Lotus Temple ::
This temple shows diversity yet unity of faiths in india. There is no idol placed inside the temple, Only a meditation hall in which prayers are conducted of all relegions. Must watch For peace seakers and for those who appreciate architectural marvelous.How to Reach
It is situated near IT hub of delhi – Nehru Place.The temple is closed every Monday.
By Air : Delhi has one international and one domestic airport. Various airlines operate flights for Delhi from different part of India as well as world.
By Rail : New Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin are two major railway stations.
By Road : National Highways, State Highways and several other good roads connect Delhi with neighbouring states and important places of the country.
Local Transport : Buses, Cars, Taxis, Auto-rickshaws are local modes of transport in Delhi. For reaching Birla Mandir, you can opt any mode of local transport.
SKCON Temple
ISKCON Temple is made by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in 1998 in Delhi. It is also known as the Hare Rama Hare Krishna temple. The art paintings by Russian artists here depict lives and events related to Hindu mythological characters, like Radha-Krishna, Sita-Ram, Laxman, Hanuman and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Dedicated mainly to Lord Krishna, this temple is one of the largest temple complexes in India. The entire temple is basically made up of red and yellow sandstone. The interiors are very simple in nature and decorated with paintings. The main attraction is the central hall which has a beautiful statue of Radha-Krishna and the walls decorated with religious quotes and customs. The temple also has a museum which organizes multimedia shows to help the devotees understand the story of the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.What to See in ISKCON Temple ::
This temple is famous among Krishna devotees, however apart from religious faith temple is worth a watch for its fine paintings and architecture. Must visit during Jnamashtami.How to Reach
It is situated in East of Kailash.By Air : Delhi has one international and one domestic airport. Various airlines operate flights for Delhi from different part of India as well as world.
By Rail : New Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin are two major railway stations.
By Road : National Highways, State Highways and several other good roads connect Delhi with neighbouring states and important places of the country.
Local Transport : Buses, Cars, Taxis, Auto-rickshaws are local modes of transport in Delhi. For reaching Birla Mandir, you can opt any mode of local transport.
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