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Birla Mandir, Jaipur
Vishnu (Laxmi Narayan) · Moti Dungri, Jaipur
॥ ॐ नमो लक्ष्मीनारायणाय ॥
The Birla Mandir of Jaipur is a temple carved wholly in white marble, gleaming at the foot of the Moti Dungri hill and glowing softly when lit at night. Built by the Birla family and opened in 1988, this Laxmi Narayan shrine is admired as much for its fine modern stonework — with carved scenes and figures drawn from many traditions — as for its worship of Vishnu and the goddess of fortune.
A shrine in white marble
The whole temple is worked in white marble, its three shikharas and pillared halls finely carved, the sanctum holding images of Lakshmi and Narayan. The marble takes a warm glow under floodlights after dark, and the temple is as much a landmark of modern Jaipur as a place of daily worship.
Carvings of many traditions
Beyond the central deities, the temple’s walls and windows carry carved figures and scenes that reach across the world’s wisdom — sages and saints, mythic episodes, and even figures from other faiths and philosophies — reflecting the broad, modern spirit in which the Birla temples were conceived. Stained-glass panels add colour to the marble interior.
Beneath the Moti Dungri
The temple stands below the Moti Dungri hill, crowned by its old fort and the famous Moti Dungri Ganesh temple nearby, in a green corner of the Pink City. Janmashtami and Diwali bring the largest crowds, and the temple is a favourite evening stop for the soft beauty of the lit marble.
How to reach the temple
- By road: the temple is at the foot of Moti Dungri, in the Tilak Nagar area of Jaipur.
- By rail: Jaipur Junction is about 5 km away.
- By air: Jaipur International Airport is about 10 km away.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Birla Mandir in Jaipur made of?
It is built wholly of white marble, with finely carved shikharas and halls; the marble glows softly when the temple is lit at night.
Which deities are worshipped there?
The central shrine is to Laxmi Narayan — Vishnu (Narayan) and the goddess Lakshmi — in the white-marble sanctum.
When was the Jaipur Birla Mandir built?
It was built by the Birla family and opened in 1988, one of the many Birla temples across India.
What is special about its carvings?
Beyond the deities, the temple carries carved figures and scenes from many traditions — sages, mythic episodes and figures from other faiths — reflecting its broad modern spirit, with stained-glass panels inside.
How do I reach the Birla Mandir, Jaipur?
It is at the foot of Moti Dungri in the Tilak Nagar area; Jaipur Junction is about 5 km away and the airport about 10 km.
When is the best time to visit?
Evenings are popular for the soft beauty of the floodlit marble; Janmashtami and Diwali bring the largest crowds.
॥ जय लक्ष्मीनारायण ॥ • Bhaktiras.net Temple Guide
| Deity | Vishnu and Lakshmi (Laxmi Narayan) |
| Material | White marble |
| Built | 1988, by the Birla family |
| Setting | Foot of Moti Dungri hill, Jaipur |
| Special | Carvings from many traditions; stained glass |
| Main Festival | Janmashtami, Diwali |