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The Temple of Wealth & Preservation: The Laxmi Narayan Temple of Delhi
Published by Devender Kundaliya, Writer
Country: India 
The Experience
Laxmi Narayan Temple of Delhi is the place where Hindus go to feel the presence of Lord Narayan and Goddess Laxmi. Located on Mandir Marg near Connaught Place in Delhi, this grand and architecturally rich temple is a major landmark and famous religious attraction of the city of Delhi. The Laxmi Narayan Temple is dedicated to Lord Narayan and Goddess Laxmi.
The construction of Laxmi Narayan Temple started in 1933, and took almost 6 years to complete. Since this temple was constructed by the industrialist Birla family, it came to be popularly known as Birla Mandir after some years of its construction. The Laxmi Narayan Temple is a perfect example of Orissan architectural style, and has three tall shikaras (spires) that can be easily seen from some distance. The tallest spire of the Laxmi Narayan Temple is around 165 feet high.
To get to the main courtyard of the temple of Laxmi Narayan, you have to climb a series of steps. After you reach the courtyard, you can easily get into the main shrine of the temple where there are elegant idols of Goddess Laxmi and Lord Narayan. Lord Narayan is said to be the preserver of the world, and is one of the ‘Tridevs’ (three important deities) in Hindu religion. His consort Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, is said to bestow wealth to her devotees or to any person with whom she is highly pleased.
Along with the main shrine, a number of smaller shrines with idols of Lord Krishna, Ganesha, Hanuman, Shiva and Parvati, Goddess Durga and other deities are present in the Laxmi Narayan Temple. Geeta Bhawan is a big hall, ornate with beautiful images illustrating interesting stories from Indian mythology. Group prayers are held every day in this hall. Engraved stones displaying sacred text from holy books adorn the walls of the temple. The whole complex is decorated with beautiful paintings done by artists from Rajasthan, and various impressive sculptures add to the beauty of this temple which also enshrines holy Vedas: a set of four highly sacred religious books in Hindus philosophy.
The tranquil ambience of the Laxmi Narayan Temple is interrupted regularly by the devotional music that is played in the main shrine. Priests and music groups can be seen here singing religious and devotional songs. Each year in the month of August, the festival of Janmashtami (birthday of Lord Shri Krishna) is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the temple of Laxmi Narayan. Devotees eagerly wait for months to be part of the celebrations of this festival. They sing and dance to please Lord Krishna. Celebrations continue until midnight when the priest declares the birth of Lord Krishna. Charnamrat (holy water) and prasad (food offered to the lord) is then distributed among devotees. After all these celebrations, people return to their homes.
Laxmi Narayan Temple is a place that boasts a rich spiritual legacy. Any cultural trip to Delhi without a visit to the temple of Laxmi Narayan is simply incomplete.
The construction of Laxmi Narayan Temple started in 1933, and took almost 6 years to complete. Since this temple was constructed by the industrialist Birla family, it came to be popularly known as Birla Mandir after some years of its construction. The Laxmi Narayan Temple is a perfect example of Orissan architectural style, and has three tall shikaras (spires) that can be easily seen from some distance. The tallest spire of the Laxmi Narayan Temple is around 165 feet high.
To get to the main courtyard of the temple of Laxmi Narayan, you have to climb a series of steps. After you reach the courtyard, you can easily get into the main shrine of the temple where there are elegant idols of Goddess Laxmi and Lord Narayan. Lord Narayan is said to be the preserver of the world, and is one of the ‘Tridevs’ (three important deities) in Hindu religion. His consort Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, is said to bestow wealth to her devotees or to any person with whom she is highly pleased.
Along with the main shrine, a number of smaller shrines with idols of Lord Krishna, Ganesha, Hanuman, Shiva and Parvati, Goddess Durga and other deities are present in the Laxmi Narayan Temple. Geeta Bhawan is a big hall, ornate with beautiful images illustrating interesting stories from Indian mythology. Group prayers are held every day in this hall. Engraved stones displaying sacred text from holy books adorn the walls of the temple. The whole complex is decorated with beautiful paintings done by artists from Rajasthan, and various impressive sculptures add to the beauty of this temple which also enshrines holy Vedas: a set of four highly sacred religious books in Hindus philosophy.
The tranquil ambience of the Laxmi Narayan Temple is interrupted regularly by the devotional music that is played in the main shrine. Priests and music groups can be seen here singing religious and devotional songs. Each year in the month of August, the festival of Janmashtami (birthday of Lord Shri Krishna) is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the temple of Laxmi Narayan. Devotees eagerly wait for months to be part of the celebrations of this festival. They sing and dance to please Lord Krishna. Celebrations continue until midnight when the priest declares the birth of Lord Krishna. Charnamrat (holy water) and prasad (food offered to the lord) is then distributed among devotees. After all these celebrations, people return to their homes.
Laxmi Narayan Temple is a place that boasts a rich spiritual legacy. Any cultural trip to Delhi without a visit to the temple of Laxmi Narayan is simply incomplete.
When to Go to Temple Of Delhi
Delhi is the city of historical, architectural and religious marvels, located in the northern part of India. The best time to visit the city is from September to March. The weather starts being pleasant from early September onwards and remains pleasant until November. From December, the temperature starts dropping and reaches near freezing point in the month of January. From mid-February, the rise in temperature makes traveling a pleasant experience for visitors. Summers (May and June) are harsh in Delhi and quite uncomfortable for travelers from Europe and colder regions of the world. Monsoons give some respite to people in the months of July and August, and from September, the weather in the city again starts turning pleasant and good for travel.
Odds n' Ends
Laxmi Narayan Temple is located in New Delhi area on Mandir Marg near Connaught Place. After exploring the temple, you can enjoy shopping in the downtown area of Connaught Place. Lots of accommodation options ranging from star-rated hotels to budget guesthouses are available for the tourists. Sheeshganj Gurudwara and Jantar Mantar are other attractive sites that you can explore while in the Connaught Place area.
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