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BIRLA
MANDIR
It is situated on the Mathura-Brindavan Road and was built -by Shri
Bal dro Dasji Birla in 1945. The imposing life size idol of Krishna
made of white marble with Sudarsan in the right and conch in the
left is quite enchanting. Kirthana programmes arc given here top
priority. The courtyard in front of the garbha griha is quite
spacious and can hold hundreds of bhaktas to participate in the
community singing. The paneled walls narrate many lilas of buy
Krishna and Gopikaramana. Their colour and craftsmanship drive home
bhaktibhava effectively. To the left of the temple there is a shrine
illustrating the episode of Govardhanagiri and the idol is extremely
enchanting. The walls are inscribed with the text of Bhabavadgita,
and the temple complex serves the visitors in multifarious ways,
like selling puja materials, portraits and snacks. The Dharmasala
lies opposite, and is equipped with modern amenities.
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