The famous
Birla Mandir or The Lakshmi Narayan Temple is situated just
below the Moti Dungari. It is a replica of a Scottish castle
.This temple is one of the most revered Hindu temples, dedicated
to Shri Lakshmi-Narayan.
This is a modern temple built of white
marble on top of a hill, dominating the skyline of south
Jaipur.
The temple has three domes, each portraying
the different approaches to religion. The presiding deities
here are Vishnu (One of the Hindu Trilogy Gods) called Narayan
and his consort Lakshmi Goddess of wealth and good fortune.
The temple is built is white in marble and exterior has
carved sculptures of various mythological themes and images
of saints. The interior has large panel in marble of mythological
proceedings. The images of the deities are placed in the
sanctum sanctorum.
