The Birla Mandir presents a colorful spectacular sight when illuminated at night. The temple is devoted to Lord Venkateswara who is also known as Balaji, though the temple is known as Birla Mandir. The famous Birla industrialist who had built a large number of temples all over India built the Birla temple of Hyderabad. They finished building the Birla Mandir of Hyderabad within a time span of ten years. Established in 1976, the marvelous edifice took about ten years to complete. construction of the temple is a neat fusion of Orissan and South Indian temple architecture.

The flagstaff of the temple is made up of brass, and reaches to a staggering height of 42 feet. The granite stone, out of which the idol of Lord Venkateswara has been carved, is about 11 feet tall. The temple is open for visitors from 7 a.m. to 12 noon and 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. all days of the week. A number of lofty steps lead the visitor to the sanctum sanctorum. It is a fine specimen of man-made marvel, dedicated to the spiritual powers of Lord Venkateshwara. The intricate carvings of the temple, the ceiling and the mythological figures are a standing testimony to the dexterity and sculptural excellence of the craftsmen.

The temple manifests a blend of South Indian, Rajasthani and Utkal temple architectures. Before you reach the sanctum, several structures beginning with the baroque canopies at the foot of the stairway, greet you. Made of pure white marble from Rajasthan, the Birla Mandir overlooks the serene and placid waters of the Hussain Sagar lake. The intricate carvings of the temple, the ceiling and the mythological figures are a standing testimony to the dexterity and sculptural excellence of the craftsmen. Beautiful scenes from the great epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata are finely sculpted in marble.