Lakshmi Narayan Temple (Laxmi Narayan Temple- Birla Mandir)
Lakshmi Narayan Temple alias Birla Mandir is located
atop the Arera Hills of Bhopal on the southern part of Lower Lake. This
beautiful Vaishnavite temple is dedicated to Lakshmi (Laxmi), the Goddess
of Wealth. The temple houses the idols of Goddess Laxmi and her husband
Lord Vishnu or Narayana, along with the magnificent idols of Shiva with
his consort Parvati.
Lakshmi Narayan Temple is located in a picturesque area, surrounded by
a lush green lawns with fountains and attractive flowing plants. The architecture
of this sandy yellowish Lakshmi Narayan Temple, topped by a shell roof
and wooden Chhattries, reflects age old Indian sculpture. The main entrance
of the temple has a magnificent archway. The temple complex consists of
several smaller shrines. Lakshmi Narayan Temple is open to all the tourists
irrespective of caste and creed.
