Also known as the Lakshmi Narayan
Temple, it is ideally located in central Delhi (Mandir
Marg). This temple dedicated to 'Lakshmi' (goddess
of wealth) and 'Lord Narayana' (the preserver) was
built in 1938 by the prominent Indian industrialist
Raja Baldev Das Birla and inaugurated by Mahatma
Gandhi.
The temple, built in Orissan style, has a large
number of idols representing various hindu deities.
It welcomes people of all faiths.
The temple is also known for its excellent sculptured
panels, wall paintings and frescoes done by master
artists from Jaipur, Rajasthan.Adjacent to the temple
is 'Geeta Bhavan' where a magnificent statue of
Lord Krishna and beautiful paintings depicting the
epic of Mahabharata are seen. A temple dedicated
to Lord Buddha and wall paintings depicting his
life and teachings is also located around the central
structure of Birla Mandir. A guest house, a library
and a reading room also form a part of the temple.