Birla Temple

Birla Mandir at Kolkata is one among many Hindu temples built by the Birla family, in different cities across India. The temples made by them are famed for their housings, their beauty and also the picturesque locations they are built.

The temples are visited by a lot of devotees and tourists each day because of its popularity and magnificent beauty. Birla temple at Kolkata is located on the streets of Ballygunge, Kolkata.

The temple is dedicated to Goddess Radha and Lord Krishna. The statues of the lords are charming and divine. The atmosphere in its campus is so blissful that the devotees get absorbed in the charm of it. There are regular bhajans and shlokas being chanted in the temple. Besides the love couples Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha, there are shrines for many other deities as well.

The temple is famed for its exquisite carvings and architecture. It is believed that the fine carvings on this temple took nearly 26 years to complete the temple. It looks beautiful in the evening when it is all lit with the sparkling lights and diyas.