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Birla Mandir or the Lakshmi - Narayan Temple, situated just below
the Moti Dungari. This is a modern temple built of white marble on
top of a hill, dominating the skyline of south Jaipur. The Birlas
(industrialists who have also built several temples in India) built
this temple. The temple has been constructed in white marble and has
three domes, each portraying the different approaches to religion.
The presiding deities here are Vishnu (One of the Hindu Trilogy
Gods) called Narayan and his consort Lakshmi Goddess of wealth and
good fortune. The temple is built is white in marble and exterior
has carved sculptures of various mythological themes and images of
saints. The interior has large panel in marble of mythological
proceedings. The images of the deities are placed in the sanctum
sanctorum. Built on raised ground, it is surrounded by large lush
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