Naulakha Mandir, Begusarai

Temple in Bihar, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Naulakha Mandir is a Hindu shrine located in Begusarai district of Bihar. It is primarily dedicated to Hindu deity Rama and his consort Sita.[1]

AffiliationHinduism
DistrictBegusarai
DeityRama, Sita
LocationBishanpur
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Naulakha Mandir, Begusarai
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictBegusarai
DeityRama, Sita
Location
LocationBishanpur
StateBihar
CountryIndia
Naulakha Mandir, Begusarai is located in Bihar
Naulakha Mandir, Begusarai
Location in Begusarai, Bihar
Coordinates25°24′33″N 86°08′58″E
Architecture
CreatorMahavir Das
Completed1953
MaterialsMarble and Glass
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Location

The temple is located in Bishanpur area of Begusarai. The nearest railway station is the Begusarai railway station while the nearest airport is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport in Patna. It is well connected by roads to Begusarai city.[1][2]

History

The Naulakha Mandir was built by Saint Mahavir Das in 1953. The temple derives its name Naulakha from the fact that it took a total of INR 9 lakhs ('naulakh') for its construction over a period of 10 years. [1]

Description

The temple has been constructed primarily from Rajasthani marble , it also uses decorative glass from Kolkata. The temple's architectural design reflects the traditional Nagara architecture of North Indian temples. It also houses idols of Radhakrishna, Shiva and Durga. The temple compound is adorned with beautiful plants and ponds.[3]

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