BIRLA MANDIR
AT
HYDERABAD
Birla Mandir in Hyderabad, dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara of Tirumala
Tirupati Temple 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 one of the Top 10 tourist places to visit in Hyderabad. There are various Birla Mandir which have been
built all over the country.
Birla Mandir is a structural wonder that dominates the
skyline of Hyderabad. It is a fine specimen of man-made marvel, dedicated to
the spiritual powers of Lord Venkateshwara.
Perched on the Kala
Pahad (Black Hill), the temple offers a panoramic view of the twin cities of
Andhra Pradesh. Hussain Lake, being in the forefront, adds to the stunning
beauty of the temple.
Established in 1976, the marvelous edifice took
about ten years to complete. The sanctum sanctorum is accessible by a flight of
steps. Along the oblique path, you can see many marble figures of Gods and
Goddesses from the Hindu Mythology.
In the temple, one can trace the ceilings
adorned with intricate art work and beautifully carved structures on the walls.
Most of the scenes were illustrated from the great epics like Ramayana and
Mahabharata.
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.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.
The 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.
By Air
Hyderabad is easy accessible by air through Begumpet Airport. This airport is
also credited to be the only international airport in Andhra Pradesh. There are
numerous airlines that run regular flights to and from Hyderabad. Begumpet
Airport has two terminals; one for domestic and the other for international
flights. These terminals are N.T. Rama Rao Domestic Terminal and Rajiv Gandhi
International Terminal, repectively. Hyderabad is connected with all the major
cities of the country and the world.
By Rail
When it comes to railways, Hyderabad stands in the forefront with its wide
network of rail tracks. The main railway stations are Secunderabad, Hyderabad
(Nampally) and Kacheguda. Many trains run to and from Hyderabad on regular
basis. You can easily catch any of these trains for reaching Hyderabad from
anywhere in India. These stations connect the city with most of the other
cities and towns of India.
By Road
Hyderabad is well linked with all the
neighboring states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Orissa. A well
planned system of roadways has been maintained by the Andhra Pradesh State Road
Transport Corporation (APSRTC). This efficient network connects Hyderabad with
almost each and every city and town in as well as outside the state. The major
national highways (NH) that can be followed for getting to the city are NH - 4,
NH - 5, NH - 7, NH - 9, NH - 16 and NH - 18
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