Lakshminarayan Temple (Birla Mandir) Tours and Tickets

Yes, visiting the Lakshminarayan Temple (Birla Mandir) in Delhi is worth it, particularly if you’re interested in Hindu traditions and Indian culture. This massive temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi and features shrines to numerous deities. It’s also a great example of 20th-century Indian temple architecture.

Yes, the Lakshminarayan Temple is great for kids. While temples in India are typically family friendly, this one is particularly good—the temple grounds are large and inviting and feature massive plaster animal statues that kids are welcome to climb on for photos.

The easiest way to get to the Lakshminarayan Temple from Central Delhi's Connaught Place is by taking a taxi or auto-rickshaw; the journey usually takes about 10 minutes, traffic permitting. A convenient alternative is to visit the temple with a guided tour of Delhi, as many tours include transportation.

Yes, you can go to Delhi’s Lakshminarayan Temple on your own and there are no restrictions prohibiting foreign visitors or non-Hindus from entering the temple or its premises. However, it’s recommended to go with a guide if you’d like to learn more about the temple and its religious practices.

The best time of day to go to the Lakshminarayan Temple is first thing in the morning, when you can attend an aarti ceremony without worrying about crowds. Note that the temple typically closes for a couple of hours during lunchtime and reopens again in the evening.

Yes, there are plenty of nearby attractions worth visiting after the Lakshminarayan Temple. Highlights include the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, which is Delhi's most famous Sikh temple, the Jantar Mantar collection of astronomical instruments, and Connaught Place.