Birla Radha Krishna Mandir

Coordinates: 15°23′14″N 73°52′26″E / 15.3872947°N 73.8738767°E / 15.3872947; 73.8738767
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Birla Radha Krishna Mandir
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityRadha Krishna
Location
LocationGoa
Geographic coordinates15°23′14″N 73°52′26″E / 15.3872947°N 73.8738767°E / 15.3872947; 73.8738767
Architecture
Groundbreaking2021
Completed2023

Birla Radha Krishna Mandir is a Hindu temple in Goa.[1][2]

Description[edit]

The temple is among the various temples constructed across India by the Birla family. The foundation stone for the temple was laid in 2021. It was inaugurated in 2023.[2]

An idol of Hanuman within the temple complex

The temple is located at the campus of BITS Pilani Goa at Sancoale. It is built out of white makrana marble. It is built in a Nagara style, and has five shikharas (temple towers). The main deities worshipped here are the couple Radha Krishna.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Sancoale temple new tourist attraction". The Times of India. 2023-05-10. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  2. ^ a b c Paliwal, Aishwarya. "Krishna temple built by Birla family elevates Goa's cultural landscape". India Today. Retrieved 2024-01-09.

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