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{{About|Birla temple in [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]]|other Birla temples in India|Birla Mandir}}
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'''Birla Mandir''' is a [[Hindu temple]], built on a {{convert|280|ft|m}} high hillock called ''Naubath Pahad'' on a {{convert|13|acre|m2}} plot. The construction took 10 years and was opened in 1976 by Swami [[Ranganathananda]] of [[Ramakrishna Mission]]. The temple was constructed by [[Birla family|Birla Foundation]], which has also constructed several similar temples across India, all of which are known as [[Birla Mandir]].
'''Birla Mandir''' is a [[Hindu temple]] built on a {{convert|280|ft|m}} high hillock called ''Naubath Pahad'' on a {{convert|13|acre|m2}} plot in [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], India. The construction took ten years and was opened in 1976 by Swami [[Ranganathananda]] of [[Ramakrishna Mission]]. The temple was constructed by the [[Birla family|Birla Foundation]], which has also constructed several similar temples across India, all known as [[Birla Mandir]].


==Architecture==
==Architecture==
[[File:Birla Temple no 1.jpg|thumb|Birla Mandir at night]]
[[File:Birla Temple no 1.jpg|thumb|Birla Mandir at night|260x260px]]
The temple manifests a blend of [[Dravidian architecture|Dravidian]], [[Rajasthani architecture|Rajasthani]] and [[Utkala Kingdom|Utkala]] architectures. It is constructed of 2000 tons of pure white marble. The granite idol of presiding [[deity]] Lord [[Venkateswara]] is about {{convert|11|ft|m|abbr=on}} tall and a carved [[Lotus (plant)|lotus]] forms an umbrella on the top. There is a brass flagstaff in the temple premises which rises to a height of {{convert|42|ft|m|abbr=on}}. The temple does not have traditional bells, as Swami Ranganathananda wished that the temple atmosphere should be conducive for meditation.
The temple manifests a blend of [[Dravidian architecture|Dravidian]], [[Rajasthani architecture|Rajasthani]] and [[Utkala Kingdom|Utkala]] architectures. It is constructed of 2000 tons of pure white marble. The granite idol of presiding [[deity]] Lord [[Venkateswara]] is about {{convert|11|ft|m|abbr=on}} tall, and a carved [[Lotus (plant)|lotus]] forms an umbrella on the top. A brass flagstaff in the temple premises rises to a height of 42 ft. (13 m). The temple does not have traditional bells, as Swami Ranganathananda wished that the temple atmosphere should be conducive to meditation.


==About the temple==
==About the temple==
Apart from the main shrine, the consorts of Lord Venkateswara, Padmavati and Andal are housed in separate shrines. The temple also has separate shrines for various Hindu gods and goddess including [[Shiva]], [[Shakti]], [[Ganesh]], [[Hanuman]], [[Brahma]], [[Saraswati]], [[Lakshmi]] and [[Sai Baba of Shirdi|Saibaba]]. Selected because teachings of holy men and [[Gurbani]] are engraved on temple walls. Birla temples are open to all, as identified by [[Mahatma Gandhi]] and other Hindu leaders.
Apart from the main shrine, the consorts of Lord Venkateswara, Padmavati and Andal are housed in separate shrines. The temple also has separate shrines for various [[Deva (Hinduism)|Deva]] and [[Devi]], including [[Shiva]], [[Shakti]], [[Ganesh]], [[Hanuman]], [[Brahma]], [[Saraswati]] and [[Lakshmi]]. Selected teachings of men and [[Gurbani]] are engraved on temple walls. Birla temples are open to all, as identified by [[Mahatma Gandhi]] and other Hindu leaders.


==Transport==
==Transport==
Birla Mandir is near to Assembly and Lakdi-ka-pul [[Hyderabad metro]] station, it's 900 mts walkable distance. Birla Mandir is well connected by [[TSRTC]] buses and [[Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System|MMTS]]. The nearest MMTS station is Lakdi ka pul.
Birla Mandir is near to [[Lakdi-ka-pul metro station|Lakdi-ka-pul]] and Assembly [[Hyderabad metro]] station. Birla Mandir is well connected by [[TSRTC]] buses and [[Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System|MMTS]]. The nearest MMTS station is Lakdi ka pul.

Bus No: 5K,5S,5 From Secunderabad to Mehadipatnam
Bus No: 5K,5S,5 From Secunderabad to Mehdipatnam
any bus no. 113 from Uppal to Mehadipatnam
any bus no. 113 from Uppal to Mehdipatnam.

== Parking ==
Due to its immense popularity, the temple's car parking facilities are often full, leading to a parking shortage near the temple.<ref>{{Cite news|last=The Hans India|first=The Hans India|date=18 April 2019|title=Scant parking space irks residents, visitors|work=The Hans India|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/hyderabad/scant-parking-space-irks-residents-visitors-521886|access-date=2 November 2020}}</ref> To avoid parking hassles, local travel guides advise parking cars at the foot of Naubat Pahad<ref>{{Cite news|last=Nanisetti|first=Serish|date=13 December 2017|title=Living Hyderabad: drum house on the hillock|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/living-hyderabad-drum-house-on-the-hillock/article21571851.ece|access-date=2 November 2020}}</ref> near the Assembly and reaching Birla Mandir on foot over a 2-minute walk.

==References==
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Latest revision as of 05:30, 15 July 2024

This article is about Birla temple in Hyderabad. For other Birla temples in India, see Birla Mandir.

Birla Mandir, Hyderabad
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityLord Venkateswara
Location
LocationNaubath Pahad
StateTelangana
CountryIndia
Birla Mandir, Hyderabad is located in Hyderabad
Birla Mandir, Hyderabad
Shown within Hyderabad
Geographic coordinates17°24′22″N 78°28′09″E / 17.4061875°N 78.4690625°E / 17.4061875; 78.4690625
Architecture
Completed1976; 48 years ago (1976)


Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple built on a 280 feet (85 m) high hillock called Naubath Pahad on a 13 acres (53,000 m2) plot in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The construction took ten years and was opened in 1976 by Swami Ranganathananda of Ramakrishna Mission. The temple was constructed by the Birla Foundation, which has also constructed several similar temples across India, all known as Birla Mandir.

Architecture

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Birla Mandir at night

The temple manifests a blend of Dravidian, Rajasthani and Utkala architectures. It is constructed of 2000 tons of pure white marble. The granite idol of presiding deity Lord Venkateswara is about 11 ft (3.4 m) tall, and a carved lotus forms an umbrella on the top. A brass flagstaff in the temple premises rises to a height of 42 ft. (13 m). The temple does not have traditional bells, as Swami Ranganathananda wished that the temple atmosphere should be conducive to meditation.

About the temple

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Apart from the main shrine, the consorts of Lord Venkateswara, Padmavati and Andal are housed in separate shrines. The temple also has separate shrines for various Deva and Devi, including Shiva, Shakti, Ganesh, Hanuman, Brahma, Saraswati and Lakshmi. Selected teachings of men and Gurbani are engraved on temple walls. Birla temples are open to all, as identified by Mahatma Gandhi and other Hindu leaders.

Transport

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Birla Mandir is near to Lakdi-ka-pul and Assembly Hyderabad metro station. Birla Mandir is well connected by TSRTC buses and MMTS. The nearest MMTS station is Lakdi ka pul.

Bus No: 5K,5S,5 From Secunderabad to Mehdipatnam any bus no. 113 from Uppal to Mehdipatnam.

Parking

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Due to its immense popularity, the temple's car parking facilities are often full, leading to a parking shortage near the temple.[1] To avoid parking hassles, local travel guides advise parking cars at the foot of Naubat Pahad[2] near the Assembly and reaching Birla Mandir on foot over a 2-minute walk.

References

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  1. ^ The Hans India, The Hans India (18 April 2019). "Scant parking space irks residents, visitors". The Hans India. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  2. ^ Nanisetti, Serish (13 December 2017). "Living Hyderabad: drum house on the hillock". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
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