Birla Mandir, Hyderabad
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Birla Mandir is a magnificient Lord Venkateshwara temple built entirely in white marble. It was built by the Birla Foundation in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
The granite of the presiding deity is about 11 ft. tall and a carved lotus forms an umbrella on the roof. The consorts of Lord Venkateswara, Padmavati and Andal are housed in separate shrines. There is a brass flagstaff in the temple premises which rises to a height of 42 ft.
The temple manifests a blend of South Indian, Rajasthani and Utkala temple architectures. In its entirety, it is made of 2000 tons of pure Rajasthani white marble.
[edit] History
It is built on a 280-feet high hillock called the Naovath Pahad on a 13 acres plot. The construction of the temple took 10 years and it was consecrated in 1976.
The temple complex overlooking the southern side of Hussain Sagar, offers a magnificient panoramic view of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It presents a colorful spectacular sight when illuminated at night.
[edit] Transport
You can reach Birla mandir by taking a bus by APSRTC or an MMTS Train. Distance from Secunderabad railway station: ~7KM. Distance from Hyderabad railway station: ~3KM. Distance from Begumpet airport: ~6KM.
