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The Birla Temple in Jaipur, though a
recent structure, is a popular pilgrimage site owing to
its beautiful architecture and its multifaith approach.
The temple is also known as the Laxminarayan Temple. It
was built in 1988 on land that was donated by the then
Maharaja of Jaipur. The Birla Temple is famed for its
representation of philosophers, saints, and deities from
all faiths. Socrates, Christ, Confucius, the
Buddha, and Zarathustra are some of those represented here.
The interiors of the Birla Temple are lovely, done in
marble. The exteriors are done in stone. The temple is
crowded most days with devotees and tourists. If you are
not sure of the temple outlay, you can hire
English-speaking guides from here. They will also explain
the significance of the entities and events depicted here.
The Birla Temple is like a walking tour into the past,
culture, and consciousness of India. The beautiful statue
of Lord Ganesh, the playful god who is invoked by many
Indians before starting out on an important project or
journey, stands on a high beam within the temple entrance.
The statue of Laxminarayan was crafted out of a single
piece of marble. Other deities represented here are
Krishna, Sita and Ram. |
