Lakshmi Narayan Temple alias Birla Mandir is located atop the Arera Hills of Bhopal on the southern part of Lower Lake. This beautiful Vaishnavite temple is dedicated to Lakshmi (Laxmi), the Goddess of Wealth. The temple houses the idols of Goddess Laxmi and her husband Lord Vishnu or Narayana, along with the magnificent idols of Shiva with his consort Parvati.

Lakshmi Narayan Temple is located in a picturesque area, surrounded by a lush green lawns with fountains and attractive flowing plants. The architecture of this sandy yellowish Lakshmi Narayan Temple, topped by a shell roof and wooden Chhattries, reflects age old Indian sculpture. The main entrance of the temple has a magnificent archway. The temple complex consists of several smaller shrines. Lakshmi Narayan Temple is open to all the tourists irrespective of caste and creed.