Birla Mandir Kolkata

About Birla Mandir Kolkata

Birla Mandir is a famous Hindu temple located in Kolkata, West Bengal. The temple was built by the Birla family (industrialist) and is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha. The construction of the temple began in 1970 A.D. but was completed in 1996 A.D. The Pran Prathistha ceremony of the idols was done by Swami Chidananda Maharaj. The magnificent Birla Mandir of Kolkata is an ideal work of art and is one of the finest architectural beauties of the city. The whole temple has been constructed with sandstone and white marble; apart from the beautiful Radha and Krishna idols, Lord Ganesh, Lord Hanuman, Lord Shiva, ten avatars of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Durga are the other deities positioned here. The most interesting feature of this temple is the evening Aarti. A festival like Janmashtami is also celebrated at this Birla Mandir.

How to Reach Kolkata Birla Mandir

The Birla temple can be reached by taking the various different modes of transport. Some frequently used ways are given below.

By Rail

The nearest railway station to Birla Mandir is Kolkata Railway Station, Kolkata. The Birla Temple is approximately 10 km away from the railway station. Private & shared taxis and autos are available for your further 10 km journey.

By Air

The closest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata. The distance from the airport to Birla Temple is around 21 km, for which you can hire a private taxi directly from the airport.

By Road

By road, you can reach Kolkata from various cities of West Bengal State and from nearby states too. Private and government buses are available for this distance. The nearest bus stand near Birla Temple is Kolkata Bus Stand. Birla Temple is 4.3 km away, which you can travel to by renting a sharing auto from outside of the bus stop.

Best Time to Visit Birla Temple, Kolkata

There is no best time to visit this temple; you can visit Birla Temple according to your preferred time and convenience. But one can even visit the temple in the winter months from October to March.