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Birla Mandir Hyderabad, Hyderabad Tourism

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Birla Mandir Address: Hill Fort Rd, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500004, India

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Birla Mandir Hyderabad Temple Timings

Day Timing
Monday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wedesday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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About Birla Mandir, Hyderabad

Birla Mandir in Hyderabad is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara of Tirumala Tirupati Temple. It is said that a whopping quantity of white marble, which is almost 2000 tonnes, was brought from Rajasthan for building this temple. Located on the top of a hill of 280 feet, also known as Naubat Pahad, Birla Temple stands magnificently, drawing admiring glances from every passerby.

Birla mandir is one of the Top 10 tourist places to visit in Hyderabad. There are various Birla Mandirs which have been built all over the country. These have been constructed by the industrialists Birlas and are thus popularly known by the family that undertook the task.

Architecture of Birla Mandir, Hyderabad

The architectural style of the Birla temple is a blend of North Indian and South Indian styles of temple architecture. The temple tower or the ‘Gopuram’ exhibits the salient features of South Indian temples. The Jagadananda Vimanam built atop the sanctum sanctorum resembles the Oriya style of temple architecture. It took 10 years of dedication and hard work of sculptors and artisans to complete the construction of this temple.

The flagstaff of the Birla Mandir which has a height of 42 feet is made of brass. Scenes from the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata are intricately carved on the walls and ceilings of the temple. The statues of deities belonging to Hindu mythology can be found from the entrance up to the sanctum sanctorum of the temple.

History & Information about Birla Mandir Hyderabad

The idol of the main deity, Lord Venkateshwara, is a replica of Balaji of Tirupati. The statue of Lord Venkateshwara is about 11 feet in height with a carved lotus canopy above, adding on to the entrancing beauty of the deity. The statue has been carved out of granite stone. The statue of Lord Venkateshwara is carved out in the Oriya Style.

This temple is said to be sanctified in 1976 by Swami Ranganathananda from Ramakrishna Ashram. Swami Ranganathananda has envisioned this temple as a place which can be suitable for meditation as well. Owing to his wishes, Birla Mandir Hyderabad has no bells.

There are also shrines of other Hindu deities such as Padmavati and Andal. A temple of Buddha is also located inside the temple complex, which has been adorned with paintings depicting his life and works. It also has shrines for other Hindu Gods and Goddesses, namely, Shiva, Hanuman, Brahma, Ganesh, Saraswati, Shakti, Lakshmi and Sai Baba. There are engraving on the walls showcasing Gurbani and various teachings of revered saints.

As the Birla mandir is located on the hilltop, which at one point used to be one of the highest spots of the city, be ready for a bit of climbing. The view of the city from the temple is worth all the efforts. It overlooks the waters of Hussain Sagar Lake, and provides a panoramic view of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

There is a free locker facility available at the temple. It is better to deposit all your belongings there before embarking your march towards this captivating white temple of Lord Venkateshwara.

Entry Fee and Timings of Birla Temple, Hyderabad

You can visit the temple at any time. In mornings, the fresh breeze, tranquil environment and chirping of birds greet you as you seek the blessing of the Gods. While at night it is illuminated, creating a site that is worth appreciating. Birla Mandir Timings are from 7 am to 12 noon and from 2 pm to 9 pm. Birla Temple is open on all days of the week. There is no entry fee to visit Birla Mandir.

Places to visit near Birla Temple, Hyderabad

There are also other tourist-attractions which are located close to the temple. The Birla planetarium, observatory and the Birla Science museum are located quite nearby.

How to Reach Birla Mandir, Hyderabad

The Birla temple can be easily accessed from the city of Hyderabad as it is only about 1 km from Hyderabad Railway Station, 6 km from Hyderabad Bus Terminal and 7 km from the Begumpet Airport.

Birla Temple Hyderabad FAQs


What are Birla Mandir Hyderabad Timings on Saturday?
Birla Mandir Hyderabad timings on Saturday are from 7:00 am – 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

What are Birla Mandir Hyderabad Timings on Sunday?
Birla Mandir Hyderabad timings on Sunday are from 7:00 am – 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

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