Laxmi Narayan Temple, also known as the Birla Mandir, is one of Dilli’s major temples and a major tourist attraction. Built by the industrialist G.D. Birla in 1938, this beautiful temple is located in the west of Connaught Place. Birla Mandir is dedicated to the goddess Laxmi (the goddess of prosperity) and Lord Vinshnu (the preserver). The temple was inaugurated by Mahatma … [Read more...]
Saddi Dilli’s Akshardham Temple….
Akshardham is a Hindu temple complex in Saddi Dilli. Better known as the Akshardham Temple or Swaminarayan Akshardham, the complex displays 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. The building was inspired and developed by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual head of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan … [Read more...]
ISKCON temple in Saddi Dilli….
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is a religious movement that also identifies itself as The Hare Krishna Movement. ISKCON belongs to the Gaudiya-Vaishnava sampradaya, a monotheistic tradition within the Vedic and Hindu cultural traditions. It is based on the Bhagavad-gita, the spiritual teachings spoken by Lord Krishna. According to many writings, … [Read more...]
Gandhi Smriti Museum in Saddi Dilli….
Remembering Gandhi Ji on his 143rd birthday today. The today’s Gandhi Smriti Museum was formerly known as the Birla House or Birla Bhavan which was the residence of industrialist BD Birla. The museum today is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi and this Eternal Gandhi Multimedia Museum was established here in 2005. It is situated on the Tees January Road, in Saddi Dilli. It is the … [Read more...]
Cottage Emporium in Saddi Dilli….
The Central Cottage Industries Emporium, popularly known as "Cottage Emporium", "CCIC", "CCIE" and "Cottage" is a convenient one-stop souvenir shop, in the Indian art & craft scenario for over 60 years. It preserves and nurtures the rich heritage of the Indian culture dating back to over 5000 years and offers a rich saga of breathtaking masterpieces by skilled … [Read more...]
