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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. 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]].


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Birla Temple no 1.jpg|thumb|Birla Mandir at night]]
==Architecture==
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[[File:Birla Temple no 1.jpg|thumb|Birla Mandir at night]]
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. 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.


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

Birla Mandir,Hyderabad
Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir, Hyderabad is located in Telangana
Birla Mandir, Hyderabad
Location within Telangana
General information
CountryIndia
Coordinates17°24′22″N 78°28′09″E / 17.4061875°N 78.4690625°E / 17.4061875; 78.4690625
Construction started1966
Completed1976

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. The construction took 10 years and was opened in 1976 by Swami Ranganathananda of Ramakrishna Mission. The temple was constructed by Birla Foundation, which has also constructed several similar temples across India, all of which are known as Birla Mandir.

Birla Temple no 1.jpg|thumb|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. There is a brass flagstaff in the temple premises which 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 for meditation.

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 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.

Transport

Birla Mandir is near to Assembly and Lakdi-ka-pul 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 Mehadipatnam any bus no. 113 from Uppal to Mehadipatnam

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