Birla Mandir Hyderabad is on the south side of Hussain Sagar Lake and is on the twin hillock Naubath Pahad—280 ft in height. The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. Timings are from 7 am to 9 pm.
The Birla Foundation built the temple in 1976; it took ten years to construct it. Swamy Ranganadhananda from Ramakrishna Mission opened the temple. Temple was made not only in Hyderabad but also all over India.
The other deities in the temple are Padmavati, Andal, Lord Shiva, Shakti, Ganesh, Hanuman, Brahma, Saraswathi, Lakshmi, and Saibaba. The primary Creator, Lord Venkateswara, is 11 feet tall and carved with a lotus umbrella on the top.
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The deity Lord Venkateswara resembles the Balaji of Tirumala. This temple is a suitable place for meditation. Inside the temple, there are no traditional bells like the other temples. Mandir is a glorious landscape from which to view Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and Hussain Sagar Lake. The temple is the best viewpoint in the city.
In the temple, we can find finely sculpted marble images portraying the great epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. The whole temple is made with 2000 tones of pure white Rajasthan Marble.
The architectural style used is Utkal (Orissa) and South Indian style. The Rajagopuram Tower is a South Indian-style building known as Jagadananda Vimanam. The Garbha Gudi is 42 feet tall and resembles the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirupati.
Birla Mandir Timings
Birla Mandir’s timings are from 7 am to 9 pm, and the temple is closed from 12 pm to 3 pm.
| Day | timings |
| Monday | 7:00 am to 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:00 am to 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:00 am to 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 7:00 am to 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 7:00 am to 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 7:00 am to 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Sunday | 7:00 am to 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
Tips For Visit :
- Photography is strictly not permitted on the premises.
- Accessible locker facilities are available for individuals visiting the temple.
- The temple lies atop a hill and is a straggling and long climb up many steps. Individuals should keep this in mind before deciding to journey here.
Nearby Tourist places:
- Golconda Fort
- Sri Peddamma Talli Temple
- Shilparamam
- Lumbini Park
- Shri Jagannath Temple
- B.M. Birla Science Museum
- Salar Jung Museum
- Kasu Brahmanandha Reddy National Park (KBR)
- Nehru Zoological Park
- Charminar
- Karmanghat Hanuman Temple
- NTR Gardens
- ISKCON Hyderabad
- Ramoji Film City
- Jalavihar Water Park
- Botanical garden
- Sanghi Temple
- Snow World
- Gandipet Lake
- Mount Opera
nearby Hotels :
- Sridhar hotel
- Hotel Konark
- Hotel Vaibhav Inn
- Sri Sri Sri Hotel
- Hotel S Park
- Athidi Residency
- Budget Hotel
How to reach
By Air:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is the nearest airport, 30 km away from the temple.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is Hyderabad Railway Station, only 1 km from the temple.
By Road:
As the temple is in Hyderabad, there are many buses from TSRTC and other modes of transport to reach the temple. The temple is 200 meters away from the Ravindra Bharathi, Khairtabad.
Address & Contact Number:
- Hill Fort Rd, Ambedkar Colony, Khairtabad, Hyderabad, Telangana 500004
- Contact Number: 040 2323 3259
FAQs:
Why is Birla Mandir famous?
It is said to be a replica of the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple temple of Khajuraho; however, it is built of white marble and adorned with images of gods, philosophers, and scientists.
What is the best time to visit Birla Mandir Hyderabad?
The evening is the best time of the day to visit the temple.
Which God is present in Birla Mandir?
Lord Shiva is present in the form of Sri Venkateswara.
Which is the nearest metro to Birla Mandir Hyderabad?
The Assembly station is the nearest one.