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Birla Mandir, Hyderabad
Venkateswara · Hyderabad, Telangana
Also known as Sri Venkateswara Temple, Naubat Pahad, Birla Temple, బిర్లా మందిర్
At a glance
About Birla Mandir, Hyderabad
Birla Mandir, Hyderabad (also called Birla Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Venkateswara in Hyderabad, Hyderabad district, Telangana. It is usually open for darshan from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with a break during the day. Other temples nearby include Shri Jagannatha Swami Temple, Hyderabad (4.0 km), Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Jiyaguda (4.5 km) and Ujjaini Mahankali Temple, Secunderabad (4.6 km).
White marble Venkateswara temple on Naubat Pahad hill overlooking Hussain Sagar, opened in 1976.
Birla Mandir, Hyderabad timings
| Morning | Every day | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | Every day | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Significance
The temple is open to all and is a popular stop for both pilgrims and tourists, especially in the evening when it is lit up and offers views over the city and Hussain Sagar. There are no bells in the temple, as Swami Ranganathananda wanted it to be conducive to meditation.
History
The temple was built by the Birla Foundation of the Birla family on Naubat Pahad (also called Kala Pahad), a hillock about 280 feet high; construction took about ten years and it opened in 1976. It was built of about 2,000 tonnes of white marble brought from Rajasthan. The presiding deity, Venkateswara, is a granite idol about 11 feet tall under a carved lotus canopy, with separate shrines for Padmavati and Andal. The temple was consecrated by Swami Ranganathananda of the Ramakrishna Mission.
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What are the darshan timings of Birla Mandir, Hyderabad?
Morning (Every day): 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Evening (Every day): 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Timings can change on festival days; confirm with the temple before travelling.
Where is Birla Mandir, Hyderabad and how do I reach it?
Hill Fort Road, Naubat Pahad, Khairatabad, Hyderabad, Telangana. Use the Get directions button on this page or the Darshan Saathi app for the route.
Are mobile phones and photography allowed at Birla Mandir, Hyderabad?
Mobile phones: Mobile phones and cameras are not allowed; deposit them at the counter..
Which deity is worshipped at Birla Mandir, Hyderabad?
Birla Mandir, Hyderabad is dedicated to Venkateswara.
Which temples are near Birla Mandir, Hyderabad?
Shri Jagannatha Swami Temple, Hyderabad (4.0 km away), Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Jiyaguda (4.5 km away), Ujjaini Mahankali Temple, Secunderabad (4.6 km away), Sri Ganesh Temple, Secunderabad (4.9 km away), Hare Krishna Golden Temple, Banjara Hills (5.5 km away).
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