Birla Mandir in Mathura
Birla Mandir :-
About Birla mandir : –
The road is the famous Birla Mandir, also popularly known as Gita Mandir. It is a prominent Hindu pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Narayana – an avatar of Vishnu. The architecture of the temple speaks of its magnificence, and the exquisite carvings and paintings of its grandeur.
History and Architecture of Birla Temple
As an epitome of mesmerizing architecture, this monument is built with red sandstone and has many beautiful and soul-wrenching deities in the premises. The focal point is the pillar which is inscribed with the preaching of lord Krishna that he gave to Arjuna during the Kurukshetra war of Mahabharata. One can clearly witness the 18 chapters of Bhagavad Gita inscribed on this pillar beautifully. The temple is home to the deities of Lakshmi Narayana, Ram-Sita and lord Krishna at the center. The most captivating beauty of this temple in Mathura is the beautiful chariot of Lord Krishna, that instantly attracts attention of the visitors.
The Mathura Birla Mandir was built by Jugal Kishore Birla in memory of his parents and the entire Bhagavad Gita, which is inscribed on the pillars of the temple. This large temple is built of red sandstone and is considered as a product of skilled craftsmanship. The marble walls hold paintings of gods and goddesses. The entire area of Gita Mandir is maintained well to serve a serene ambience to the pilgrims.
Birla mandir Timing :-
Summer
| Morning | 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| Evening | 04:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Winter
| Morning | 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| Evening | 04:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
Time Required to Explore Birla Temple: 25–30 mints
How to reach Birla mandir :-
Located 5 KMS away from the city center, the Birla Mandir can be visited en route Vrindavan. In Mathura, one can take a government or private bus to visit the temple. The regular tempos and auto-rickshaws are also convenient and easily found. There are buses running from Mathura to Vrindavan from the old bus stand.
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