Located in Ballygunge and opened in 1996, this white marble temple constructed by Birla Foundation is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha Rani.
The temple also holds idols of Lord Shiva, and Goddess Durga. The left side dome of the temple houses the Goddess Durga whereas the right dome of the temple houses Lord Shiva.
The construction of this divine magnificent structure was started in 1970 and took 26 years to complete. The architectural pattern of the temple is inspired from the Laxmi Narayan Temple and Lingaraj Temple of Bhubaneswar. Built in white marble and cream-colored sandstone, this temple is an exemplary work of art landmarks for the city and sees a large number of tourists and devotees every day.
The interiors of the temple are laid with extremely beautiful marble carvings that depict shlokas and pictorial engravings from the Holy Bhagvad Gita.
The temple opens at 5:30am for morning prayers with the Divine Aarti which is a treat to watch, to feel connected and absorb yourself in its purity. The evening Aarti is equally magical where the divine aura of the temple offers much peace and tranquility to the mind and soul.
The temple doors close at 11am and reopen at 4:30pm and remain open till 9pm. However the outer complex remains open throughout the day.
Do visit the Birla Temple during Janmashtami, as the temple is abuzz with activities during this time.
Ticket : Free.
Parking: No dedicated parking place for vehicles.
Timings : 5:30am to 11:00am. 4:30pm to 9pm.
