Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple, built on 280 feet high hillock called Naubath Pahad on a 13 acres 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 in India, all of which are known as Birla Mandir.
Shrine’s History
The construction took almost a decade to complete and was consecrated in the same year by Swami Ranganathananda of Ramakrishna Mission. Birla Foundation, known for constructing other similar temples across the country is the patron of Birla Mandir at Hyderabad too.
Architectural Relevance of This Shrine
The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu present in the form of Sri Venkateswara. One can find the kirtanas of Tyagaraja, Annamayya, and Ramadasu reverberating against the backdrop of a blue sky in the morning. The temple combines the architectural styles of Utkal and South Indian style. The Rajagopuram represents South Indian architectural style while the tower over the main shrine also called the Jagadananda Vimanam represents the Oriyan style. The temple also boasts of finely sculpted marble images depicting the great epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata.
The 42-feet high sanctum sanctorum is an impressive replica of the Venkateshwara temple at Tirumala. The presiding deity is made of granite, 11-feet tall. Swami Venkateswaras consorts Padmavati and Andal are worshipped in adjoining separate shrines. The Birla Mandir complex also houses a temple dedicated to Buddha along with fresco paintings describing his life. The temple also has separate shrines for other gods such as Shiva, Ganesh, Saraswati, Hanuman, Brahma, Lakshmi and Saibaba.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
The nearest bus stop is Lakdi ka pul.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is Secunderabad
By Air
The nearest airport is Shamshabad airport Hyderabad
Shrine Timings
7:00 am ? 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm ? 9:00 pm
