Comments on: Laxmi Narayan (Birla Mandir) Hindu Temple, New Delhi – A Photo Essay

By: NARESH SINGH

NARESH SINGH — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 17:30:07 +0000

The images of the temple and its grounds are incredible. Its a pity though not being able to understand or view its layout. I wonder if this temple compound is built according to the principles of Vastu Shatra. Further, literature regarding its architecture and guiding principles of construction is worthy of reviewing.
I sincerely wish that there is someone out there who can share knowledge on this.

By: Cam @Traveling Canucks

Cam @Traveling Canucks — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 04:14:37 +0000

What a fascinating temple. India certainly is loaded with treasures.

By: Kenin Bassart

Kenin Bassart — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 20:35:24 +0000

In reply to Davide. Ironically we have not been to the south and are itching to return to explore the rest of the country.

By: Davide

Davide — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 16:07:32 +0000

I have been to South India only so I haven’t been to Delhi yet; looking at your pictures makes me what to a book a flight there now! Thank you for sharing.

By: Kenin Bassart

Kenin Bassart — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:49:06 +0000

In reply to Mariellen Ward. I love how photos can transport us to anywhere in our memories in an instant.

By: Mariellen Ward

Mariellen Ward — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:45:09 +0000

Your photos take me back… I went there on my first trip to India, about seven or eight years ago.

By: Kenin Bassart

Kenin Bassart — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 14:11:30 +0000

In reply to T.W. Anderson @ Marginal Boundaries. Seriously! We've gotten to this point of instant gratification with everything. No one has long term vision any more. If you cant ahve something asap with instant ROI no one is interested. Depressing!

By: Kenin Bassart

Kenin Bassart — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 14:10:03 +0000

In reply to Jennifer. It's really worth the trip, just plan on spending a good month there. Way to big to see on a short trip.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 07:29:19 +0000

I’ve been wanting to visit India for a while now and your posts are just feeding my wanderlust even more! Beautiful scenes you captured here.

By: T.W. Anderson @ Marginal Boundaries

T.W. Anderson @ Marginal Boundaries — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 21:44:07 +0000

Gardens, temples, a random monkey statue with poo on it….there’s always something to discover! =P

Sometimes I think people don’t understand the length of time and effort that goes into building something majestic. 100 men over seven years is a *massive* undertaking. Not the pyramids, mind you, but still…can you imagine trying to find 100 people who are willing to work together for 7 years on something these days?