Birla Mandir in Kolkata has one of the finest artworks in the city. Located on the Ashutosh Chowdhury Avenue, Ballygunge Road in South Kolkata, the Birla Temple is synonymous to Kolkata’s cultural lineage. The temple was set up in 1996 and has been attracting numerous visitors ever since. It was built by the industrialist Birla family and took 26 years to complete. The temple was opened for public in 1996.

Birla Temple of Kolkata is a 20th-century magnificent structure built in white marble and cream-colored sandstone, reflecting Rajasthani architecture. The temple is consecrated to the Hindu God Lord Krishna and his consort, Radha. The style of the temple is a mix of both modern and contemporary art and resembles the Lingaraj Temple of Bhubhaneshwar. The temple also holds spaces for other Gods, Shiva, Durga, and Shakti.