Birla Mandir
Coordinates: 22.5306° N,
88.3651° E
Address: 29, Ashutosh
Chowdary Ave, Ballygunge, Kolkata - 700 019, West Bengal, India
Architectural Style: Lingaraj
Temple, Bhubaneswar
Architect: Nomi Bose
Height of the Shikar (Tower): 48.768
Metre (160 feet)
The
construction of this marble wonder began in the year 1970. It was completed in
1996 after 26 years. The chief deities of the temple are Radha and Krishna. Other
Gods revered here are Lord Ganesha, Lord Hanuman, Lord Shiva, Ten Avatars of
Lord Vishnu and Goddess Durga. The temple is made with marbles from Rajasthan,
India and beautiful chandeliers add grandeur. The consecration of deities was
done by Swamy Chindanada.
This building shows the Birla family's commitment and contribution to Hinduism and its nourishment in a classical and enlightened manner.
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| A View of the Temple |
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| Another View of the Temple |
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| Outer Pathway to Temple |
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| Stone Carved Icons in the Peripheral Wall |
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| Stone Carving on the Peripheral Wall |
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| At the Entrance of the Temple |
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| Another View from the Entrance Gate |
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| View of the Pathway Leading to The Entrance |
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| Ant's Eye View of Temple from Park Street Side |
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